Table 1 Summary of Patient Characteristics
From: Retrospective quality of life study in patients with retroperitoneal sarcoma in an Asian population
Characteristic | Number | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
Total | 32 | 100 |
Age (at diagnosis) | ||
Median (range) | 59 (35–84) | |
≤ 59 years | 16 | 50.0 |
> 59 years | 16 | 50.0 |
Sex | ||
Female | 15 | 46.9 |
Male | 17 | 53.1 |
Race | ||
Chinese | 28 | 87.5 |
Indian | 0 | 0 |
Others | 4 | 12.5 |
Number of Organs Resected | ||
0 | 5 | 15.6 |
1–2 | 26 | 81.3 |
3–4 | 1 | 3.1 |
Histological Subtype | ||
Liposarcoma | 28 | 87.5 |
Leiomyosarcoma | 2 | 6.3 |
Fibromyxoid sarcoma | 1 | 3.1 |
Synovial sarcoma | 1 | 3.1 |
Adjuvant Therapy | ||
Radiotherapy | 8 | 25.0 |
Chemotherapy | 2 | 6.3 |
Recurrence (at time of questionnaire) | ||
No | 11 | 34.4 |
Yes | 21 | 65.6 |
Post-operative Complication | ||
None | 22 | 68.7 |
Class I | 1 | 3.1 |
Class II | 6 | 18.8 |
Class III | 3 | 9.4 |
Class IV | 0 | 0 |
Time from initial surgery to questionnaire (years) | ||
< 0.5 years | 6 | 18.8 |
0.5 to 1 year | 6 | 18.8 |
1 to 2 years | 5 | 15.6 |
> 2 years | 15 | 46.8 |