Table 2.
Prognostic factors for overall survival in NSCLC.
| Parameter | Hazard ratio | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| S-MK > 6.71 log pg/ml | 2.3 | 0.048 |
| Tumor stage (T) | 2.1 | 0.001 |
| Lymph node status (N) | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Distant metastasis (M) | 1.5 | 0.6 |
| Residual tumor (R) | 2.8 | 0.08 |
| Grading (G) | 3.1 | 0.009 |
Multivariate analysis of predictive factors for overall survival of NSCLC patients (n = 59). Statistical significance was determined using Cox regression p < 0.05.
NSCLC non-small lung cancer, S-MK serum midkine.