Comparison of postoperative radiotherapy and definitive radiotherapy for non-metastatic adenoid cystic carcinoma of the head and neck, a propensity score matching based on the SEER database.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Treating patients with head and neck adenoid cystic carcinoma (HNACC) presents surgical problems in various scenarios. Limited studies explore definitive radiation's impact on patient survival, with inadequate data correlating it to postoperative radiotherapy. Using the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) program, we conducted an objective analysis to evaluate the impact of definitive radiation on the survival of HNACC patients without distant metastases, aiming to uncover its nuanced pros and cons.

Methods

This study conducted a comprehensive analysis of individuals diagnosed with HNACC within the SEER database from 2000 to 2023. Disease-specific survival (DSS) and overall survival (OS) were evaluated using diverse statistical methods. Propensity s

SUBMITTER: Tan M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11651770 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature