Table 4 Causes of death and cancer progression
Variable | RT (%) n = 68 | CRT (%) n = 72 | P |
|---|---|---|---|
Death | 17 (25) | 14 (19.4) | 0.429 |
related to cancer | 12 | 12 | |
not related to cancer | 3 | 0 | |
unknown | 2 | 2 | |
Progression of rectal cancer | 16 (25) | 13 (18.3) | 0.345 |
local recurrence alone | 0 | 3 (4.2) | |
distant metastases alone | 12 (18.8) | 8 (11.3) | |
local recurrence with distant metastases | |||
in liver and lungs | 2 (3.1) | 1 (1.4) | |
metastatic tumor in peritoneal cavity | 2 (3.1) | 1 (1.4) |