Baseline characteristics of patients
| Year | 1989 n = 63 (%) | 1999 n = 61 (%) | p Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ATL, adult T cell leukaemia. | |||
| Female | 20 (32) | 25 (41) | 0.351 |
| Median age (range) | 69 (20–97) | 69 (39–95) | 0.41 |
| Sites of cancer | 0.625 | ||
| Lung | 13 (20.6) | 14 (23.0) | |
| Colorectal | 11 (17.5) | 5 (8.2) | |
| Oesophagus | 7 (11.1) | 3 (4.9) | |
| ATL | 6 (9.5) | 7 (11.5) | |
| Stomach | 4 (6.3) | 4 (6.6) | |
| Others | 22 (35) | 28 (46) | |