Chen et al reported a nutritional risk score which is prognostic for a patient with oral cancer. This can help to identify a patient who may benefit from more aggressive management. The authors are from Fujian Medical University in China.
Patient selection: oral cancer
Parameters:
(1) serum iron in mmol/L
(2) hemoglobin in g/L
(3) body mass index (BMI) in kg per square meter
Parameter
Finding
Points
serum iron
high (>= 12.9 mmol/L)
0
low (<12.9 mmol/L
0.562
hemoglobin
>= 115 g/L
0
< 115 g/L
0.886
BMI
>= 21.8
0
< 21.8
0.465
total score =
= SUM(points for all of the parameters)
Interpretation:
• minimum score: 0
• maximum score: 1.913
• The higher the score the worst the overall and oral cancer specific survival.
Score
5-Year Overall Survival
0
77%
0.465
64%
1.027
58%
> 1.027
40%
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