Table 3 Multivariate analysis of prognostic factors in young advanced NSCLC

Male gender

1.70 (1.08–2.68)

0.02

BMI < 25 kg/m²

2.72 (1.39–5.30)

0.003

Disease stage

IIIB

1

IV

2.62 (1.50–4.57)

0.001

Performance status

0-1

1

2-4

1.59 (0.96–2.63)

0.08

Laboratory data

Anemia (hemoglobin < 11 g/dL)

2.08 (1.15–3.77)

0.02

Leukocytosis (> 10,000 cells/μL)

1.62 (0.94–2.78)

0.08