Prognostic factors and novel prediction models for overall survival of patients with submandibular gland cancer: A population-based retrospective cohort study

  • 0Department of Prosthodontics, Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China.

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Summary

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This study identified key factors predicting survival in submandibular gland cancer (SGC) patients. Novel nomograms were developed for accurate survival prediction and personalized risk assessment in SGC.

Area Of Science

  • Oncology
  • Medical Statistics

Background

  • Submandibular gland cancer (SGC) survival prediction is crucial for treatment planning.
  • Accurate prognostic models are needed to improve patient outcomes.

Purpose Of The Study

  • Identify independent prognostic factors for overall survival (OS) in SGC.
  • Develop and validate novel prediction models for SGC survival probability.

Main Methods

  • Utilized SEER database for SGC patient data (post-2010).
  • Employed COX regression analysis to identify prognostic factors.
  • Developed graphical and online dynamic nomograms for survival prediction.
  • Validated models using C-index, calibration curves, and ROC analysis.

Main Results

  • Identified age, sex, marital status, tumor histology, summary stage, bone metastases, and tumor size as independent prognostic factors for OS.
  • Established novel nomograms with favorable discrimination (C-indices: 0.77) and consistency.
  • Online dynamic nomogram available at: https://yangxg1209.shinyapps.io/overall_survival_submandibular_gland_tumor/

Conclusions

  • Successfully identified independent prognostic factors for SGC.
  • Developed and validated accurate nomograms for predicting SGC survival.
  • These tools enable personalized risk assessment for SGC patients.