From: Association of neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio with severe radiation-induced mucositis in pharyngeal or laryngeal cancer patients: a retrospective study
Variable
Category (Reference)
OR
95% CI
p-value
NLR
1.09
1.01 – 1.17
0.021
Smoking (pack-years)
1.01
1.00 – 1.03
0.133
Therapy
BRT or CRT (Radiotherapy alone)
3.29
0.58 – 19.64
0.179
EOCG PS
> 2 (0 or 1)
0.27
0.03 – 2.37
0.238