Table 2 Tumor characterization and therapeutic approach, Brazil, 2009.
From: Voice analysis after cancer treatment with organ preservation
TUMOR CHARACTERIZATION | ||
|---|---|---|
Variable | Frequency | |
Histopathology | ||
Squamous cell carcinoma | 19 | 76% |
Other types | 6 | 24% |
UICC Stage | ||
I | 6 | 24 |
II | 8 | 32 |
III | 6 | 24 |
IV | 5 | 20 |
Tumor site | ||
Mouth | 3 | 12% |
Pharynx | 7 | 28% |
Oropharynx | 3 | 12% |
Nasopharynx | 1 | 4% |
Hypopharynx | 3 | 12% |
Larynx | 15 | |
Glottis | 12 | 48% |
Supraglottic | 3 | 12% |
Therapy | ||
Radiotherapy | 11 | 44% |
Radiochemotherapy | 14 | 56% |
Treatment | ||
Curative | 22 | 88% |
Palliative | 3 | 12% |
Neck emptying | ||
Yes | ||
Unilateral | 6 | 24% |
No | 19 | 76% |