Optimizing Survival Predictions of Hypopharynx Cancer: Development of a Clinical Prediction Model

Coralie R. Arends, Japke F. Petersen, Vincent van der Noort, Adriana J. Timmermans, C. René Leemans, Remco de Bree, Michiel W.M. van den Brekel*, Martijn M. Stuiver

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Abstract

Objectives: To develop and validate a clinical prediction model (CPM) for survival in hypopharynx cancer, thereby aiming to improve individualized estimations of survival. Methods: Retrospective cohort study of hypopharynx cancer patients. We randomly split the cohort into a derivation and validation dataset. The model was fitted on the derivation dataset and validated on the validation dataset. We used a Cox's proportional hazard model and least absolute shrinkage and selection operator (LASSO) selection. Performance (discrimination and calibration) of the CPM was tested. Results: The final model consisted of gender, subsite, TNM classification, Adult Comorbidity Evaluation-27 score (ACE27), body mass index (BMI), hemoglobin, albumin, and leukocyte count. Of these, TNM classification, ACE27, BMI, hemoglobin, and albumin had independent significant associations with survival. The C Statistic was 0.62 after validation. The model could significantly identify clinical risk groups. Conclusions: ACE27, BMI, hemoglobin, and albumin are independent predictors of overall survival. The identification of high-risk patients can be used in the counseling process and tailoring of treatment strategy or follow-up. Level of Evidence: 4 Laryngoscope, 130:2166–2172, 2020.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2166-2172
Number of pages7
JournalLaryngoscope
Volume130
Issue number9
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Sep 2020

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