Table 2.
Characteristics of patient tumor
| Characteristics | Experimental group (n=60) | Control group (n=60) | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 56.3±6.4 | 57.2±6.6 | 0.623 |
| Gender | |||
| Male | 6 (10.0) | 14 (23.3) | 0.299 |
| Female | 54 (90.0) | 46 (76.7) | |
| Classification of cancer | |||
| Posterior one-third of tongue | 22 (36.7) | 18 (30.0) | 0.063 |
| Postcricoid | 4 (6.7) | 8 (13.3) | |
| Posterior pharyngeal wall | 6 (10.0) | 4 (6.7) | |
| Pyriform fossa | 18 (30.0) | 16 (26.7) | |
| Soft palate | 2 (3.3) | 12 (20.0) | |
| Tonsil | 8 (13.3) | 2 (3.3) | |
| Stage III | 14 (23.3) | 24 (40.0) | 0.267 |
| Stage IV | 46 (76.7) | 36 (60.0) |
Mean±SD; Chi-square test; not significant. SD: Standard deviation