| Characteristic |
N=135 |
|
| Median age 59.4 years (45-83 years) |
| Sex
Male
Female |
133
2 |
98.5%
1.5% |
| Patient location
Local
Transfer |
76
59 |
56.2%
43.7% |
| Distance from medical center
Mean
Median |
134 miles
95 miles |
(2 - 1959 miles) |
| Karnofsky performance statuses
Below 70
71-80
81-90
91-100 |
27
24
49
35 |
20.0%
17.8%
36.2%
25.9% |
| Stage at diagnosis
Stage II
Stage III
Stage IVA
Stage IVB |
1
33
79
22 |
0.7%
24.4%
58.5%
16.3% |
| Primary tumor site
Oropharynx
Larynx
Oral cavity
Nasopharynx
Hypopharynx |
77
39
9
6
4 |
57.0%
28.9%
6.7%
4.4%
3.0% |
