Table 1 Characteristics of primary and metastatic cancer patients
Metastatic cancer (n = 215) | Primary cancer (n = 498) | |
|---|---|---|
Cancer types, n (%) | ||
Breast | 26 (12) | 61 (12.2) |
Cervix | 9 (4.2) | 46 (9.2) |
Colon and rectum | 31 (14.4) | 55 (11) |
Esophagus | 17 (7.9) | 44 (8.8) |
Stomach | 29 (13.5) | 48 (9.6) |
Head and neck | 20 (9.3) | 48 (9.6) |
Liver and bile duct | 9 (4.2) | 46 (9.2) |
Lung | 26 (12) | 57 (11.4) |
Ovary | 17 (7.9) | 49 (9.8) |
Thyroid | 31 (14.4) | 44 (8.8) |
Clinical stage, n (%) | ||
I | 2 (0.9) | 95 (19.1) |
II | 5 (2.3) | 156 (31.3) |
III | 49 (22.8) | 159 (31.9) |
IV | 120 (55.8) | 88 (17.7) |
Unknown | 39 (18.1) | 0 (0) |
Biopsy site, n (%) | ||
Lymph node | 118 (54.9) | |
Liver | 25 (11.6) | |
Abdominal cavity | 11 (5.1) | |
Lung | 8 (3.7) | |
Pelvic cavity | 5 (2.3) | |
Hydrothorax | 4 (1.9) | |
Pleura | 4 (1.9) | |
Chest wall | 3 (1.4) | |
Neck | 3 (1.4) | |
Stomach | 3 (1.4) | |
Others | 30 (14.0) | |
Unknown | 1 (0.5) | |
