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Baseline Characteristics of the Entire Cohort
| Characteristics | Entire Cohort n=156 | |
|---|---|---|
| Age | mean (sd) | 56.3 |
| Sub-Site | BOT | 45% (70) |
| Tonsil | 54% (84) | |
| Posterior Pharyngeal Wall | 1% (2) | |
| Overall Stage | III | 7% (11) |
| IV | 93% (145) | |
| T stage | T1 | 20% (31) |
| T2 | 37% (57) | |
| T3 | 13% (21) | |
| T4 | 30% (47) | |
| N stage | N1 | 9% (14) |
| N2a | 8% (13) | |
| N2b | 42% (66) | |
| N2c | 25% (39) | |
| N3 | 15% (24) | |
| Tobacco Status | Never | 32% (50) |
| Prior | 36% (56) | |
| Current | 32% (50) | |
