Table 1. Characteristics of LA-HNSCC patients (N=129) and tumours.
| Characteristic | Number of patients (%) | Median age [range] years |
|---|---|---|
| Gender | ||
| Male (M) | 108 (83.7) | 59 [36–78] |
| Female (F) | 21 (16.3) | 60 [46–75] |
| Performance status | ||
| PS0 | 59 (45.7) | |
| PS1 | 66 (51.2) | |
| PS2 | 4 (3.1) | |
| NA | 0 | |
| Tumour size | ||
| T1/T2 | 44 (34.1) | |
| T3/T4 | 82 (63.6) | |
| NA | 3 (2.3) | |
| Nodal status | ||
| N0 | 9 (7.0) | |
| N1 | 16 (12.4) | |
| N2/N3 | 101 (78.3) | |
| NA | 3 (2.3) | |
| Grade | ||
| G1/G2 | 62 (48.1) | |
| G3 | 61 (47.3) | |
| NA | 6 (4.7) | |
| Smoke | ||
| Heavy smokers | 103 (79.8) | |
| Non smokers | 10 (7.8) | |
| NA | 16 (12.4) | |
| Primary sites | ||
| Oropharynx | 36 (27.9) | |
| Hypopharynx | 41 (31.8) | |
| Larynx | 21 (16.3) | |
| Oral cavity | 26 (20.2) | |
| Nasopharynx | 2 (1.6) | |
| Other sites | 3 (2.3) | |
NA, not available; LA-HNSCC, locally advanced head and neck squamous cell carcinoma.