Table 6 Multivariate analysis to determine molecular markers associated with prognosis (DFS) of patients
From: IL-6 expression predicts treatment response and outcome in squamous cell carcinoma of the esophagus
Variables | Odd ratios | 95% confidence interval | p |
|---|---|---|---|
IL-6 staining | 5.424 | 3.349-8.784 | <0.001* |
p-STAT3 staining | 0.724 | 0.465-1.128 | 0.153 |
Tumor resection | 0.365 | 0.241-0.553 | <0.001* |
Clinical stage | 1.655 | 1.058-2.589 | 0.027* |
Treatment response | 3.719 | 2.135-4.733 | <0.001* |