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Clinical characteristics of patients n=120
| Variables | Categories | Frequency (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Cancer Stage | Stage I | 3 (2.5) |
| Stage II | 41 (34.2) | |
| Stage III | 53 (44.2) | |
| Stage IV | 23 (19.1) | |
| Treatment Modalities | Radiotherapy only | 14 (11.7) |
| Radiotherapy & Chemotherapy only | 84 (70.0) | |
| Radiotherapy & Surgery | 3 (2.5) | |
| Radiotherapy, Chemotherapy & Surgery | 19 (15.3) |
The majority (63.3%) had stages three and beyond, with 70% of the patients undergoing a combination of chemotherapy and radiotherapy.
