Table 4 Multivariate analysis of independent prognostic factors of HPSCC.
Variable | Hazard ratio (95% CI) | p value |
|---|---|---|
Tumor size (≥3 vs. <3) | 1.97 (1.27–3.57) | 0.0352 |
Lymphatic metastasis (N1–3 vs. N0) | 2.79 (1.65–4.68) | 0.0265 |
Distant metastasis (Yes vs. No) | 4.35 (2.04–6.87) | 0.0125 |
TNM stage ((III/IV vs. I/II) | 3.16 (2.07–6.15) | 0.0086 |
circCUX1 (High vs. Low) | 2.83 (1.74–5.02) | 0.0167 |