Table 4.
Multiple Cox regression analysis examining the relationship between overall survival and Alb, after adjustment for demographic, clinical, and histological parameters in the total sample of 100 participants.
| Variables | B | SE(B) | P value | Exp(B) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alb (high/low expression) | −0.436 | 0.224 | 0.052 | 0.647 |
| Age > 65 (yes/no) | 0.386 | 0.228 | 0.091 | 1.471 |
| ETH (heavy/social) | 0.569 | 0.238 | 0.017 | 1.767 |
| PS (0-1/2–4) | 0.956 | 0.289 | 0.001 | 2.602 |
| TNM stage (III and IV/I and II) |
0.919 | 0.275 | 0.001 | 2.506 |
ETH = alcohol; PS = performance status.