Prognosticators determining survival subsequent to distant metastasis from nasopharyngeal carcinoma

Abstract

Some of the clinical prognosticators have been identified and an attempt was made to subclassify distant metastases according to possible differences in prognosis. A subset of metastatic NPC was identified which is compatible with long term, disease free survival. Investigations during follow-up should be directed toward the early detection of such potentially salvageable cases.