Lymph node ratio as a survival risk factor for oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma patients with lymph node metastasis: A surveillance, epidemiology and end results-based analysis.

Conclusion Lymph node ratio is a significant prognostic factor for the survival of oropharyngeal cancer patients and should be used for postoperative staging to complement the N classification of oropharyngeal cancer.
Source: Head and Neck Oncology - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research