Impact of comorbidity scores and lifestyle factors in curative radiotherapy in laryngeal cancer

ConclusionsIn our cohort of patients treated with radio(chemo)therapy for laryngeal cancer, we found good therapeutic results and an acceptable side-effect profile. Statistically significant predictors of overall survival were the baseline PS, weight loss, anaemia, associated comorbidities, history of alcohol abuse and marital status.
Source: Strahlentherapie und Onkologie - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research