Table 4.
Tumor recurrence details of the study patients
| Long-term survivors (n = 7) | Short-term survivors (n = 36) | P-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recurrence timing | 0.009 | ||
| < 1 year | 1 (14.3%) | 24 (66.7%) | |
| 1-2 years | 2 (28.6%) | 7 (19.4%) | |
| 2-5 years | 3 (42.9%) | 5 (13.9%) | |
| > 5 years | 1 (14.3%) | 0 (0.0%) | |
| Recurrence location | 0.04 | ||
| Regional | 5 (71.4%) | 11 (30.6%) | |
| Metastatic | 2 (28.6%) | 25 (69.4%) | |
| Recurrence treatment | < 0.001 | ||
| Resection | 3 (42.9%) | 5 (13.9%) | |
| Resection + chemo/radiation | 4 (57.1%) | 4 (11.1%) | |
| Chemo/radiation only | 0 (0.0%) | 10 (27.8%) | |
| Supportive only | 0 (0.0%) | 17 (47.2%) |
n.s. Not significant