Table 5.
Multiple Cox regression analysis examining the relationship between overall survival and CRP, after adjustment for demographic, clinical, and histological parameters in the total sample of 100 participants.
| Variables | B | SE(B) | P value | Exp(B) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRP (high/low expression) | 0.722 | 0.233 | 0.002 | 2.059 |
| Age > 65 (yes/no) | 0.354 | 0.230 | 0.123 | 1.425 |
| ETH (heavy/social) | 0.525 | 0.232 | 0.024 | 1.073 |
| PS (0-1/2–4) | 0.878 | 0.288 | 0.002 | 2.407 |
| TNM stage (III and IV/I and II) |
0.806 | 0.282 | 0.004 | 2.238 |
ETH = alcohol; PS = performance status.