Table 1 Baseline characteristics for the intervention group (gPCC-G) and the control group (CG)
Variable | gPCC-G n = 54 | CG n = 42 |
|---|---|---|
Age Mean (at baseline) (SD) | 61 (7.8) | 62 (10.5) |
Male (%) | 70 | 69 |
Employed (yes) (%) | 67 | 41 |
Living with someone (%) | 80 | 88 |
Tumor site: (%) | ||
Oropharynx | 65 | 76 |
Larynx | 11 | 14 |
Neck node with unknown primary | 6 | 5 |
Hypopharynx | 6 | 0 |
Oral cavity | 4 | 5 |
Parotid gland | 4 | 0 |
Paranasal sinus | 2 | 0 |
Nasopharynx | 2 | 0 |
Clinical stage: (%) | ||
I | 5 | 12 |
II | 13 | 7 |
III | 19 | 19 |
IV | 63 | 62 |
Treatment: (%) | ||
Chemo radiotherapy | 72 | 76 |
Primary radiation | 28 | 24 |
HPV positive (%) | 68 | 62 |
HPV negative (%) | 13 | 26 |
HPV not known (%) | 19 | 12 |