Table 7.

Multivariate logistic regression analysis showing the impact of variables on time to treatment.

Parameter	P
Hemoglobin<10 g/dL	0.315
Hepatomegaly (present/absent)	0.303
Splenomegaly (present/absent)	0.584
Lymph node groups involved≥3	<0.001
Modified Rai stage (low vs. intermediate/high)	0.082
Binet stage (A vs. B/C)	0.058
Lactate dehydrogenase level (normal/elevated)	0.035
β2-microglobulin level (normal/elevated)	0.025
Cytogenetic risk group (low vs. intermediate/high)	0.194