TABLE 3.

Multivariate Cox Regression Analyses for Risk of Biochemical Progression with SUV-Based Variable

VariableModel 1Model 2Model 3
HRPHRPHRP
Initial clinical T stage
 T20.090.150.08
 T3a0.42 (0.04–4.78)0.480.38 (0.03–4.35)0.430.39 (0.03–4.54)0.46
 T3b2.98 (0.66–13.51)0.162.39 (0.0–11.28)0.272.95 (0.65–13.48)0.16
SUVmax before treatment1.01 (0.99–1.04)0.35
SUVmax after treatment1.02 (1.00–1.04)0.02*
SUVmax decline percentage1.00 (1.00–1.00)0.46
pCR or MRD (yes vs. no)0.11 (0.01–0.89)0.04*0.12 (0.02–0.98)0.048*0.10 (0.01–0.80)0.03*
  • * Statistically significant value.

  • HR = hazard ratio; MRD = minimal residual disease

  • Data in parentheses are 95% CIs.