The survival of patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma.
Journal
Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Journal Volume
90
Journal Issue
3 Pt 1
Start Page
289
End Page
295
ISSN
0194-5998
Date Issued
1982
Author(s)
Abstract
The survival rates following treatment of 1,555 consecutive, previously untreated patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma were studied. A 92.5% follow-up rate in 11 years is reported. Overall survival rates were 82.7% at one year, 67.4% at two years, 47.8% at five years, and 39.8% at ten years. Computer analysis revealed various factors influencing the survivals and hence prognosis. The outcomes in this series revealed five categories; clinical staging of nasopharyngeal carcinoma in five stages is, therefore, suggested.
Type
journal article