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World J Clin Oncol. Aug 24, 2026; 17(8): 124227
Published online Aug 24, 2026. doi: 10.5306/wjco.124227
Published online Aug 24, 2026. doi: 10.5306/wjco.124227
Figure 1 Chronological distribution of recurrence types.
A: Local or regional recurrence; B: Local recurrence; C: Regional recurrence; D: Proportion of recurrence types among patients. Recurrence incidence peaked during the 2nd year for local or regional, local, and regional recurrence. ENR: Early regional recurrence; ETNR: Early locoregional recurrence; ETR: Early local recurrence; LNR: Late regional recurrence; LTNR: Late locoregional recurrence; LTR: Late local recurrence.
- Citation: Wang JB, Meng Y, He ML, Zhang SJ, Huang XD, Zhang Y, Wu RY, Wang K, Chen XS, Qu Y, Zhang JH, Liu QF, Luo JW, Gao L, Xiao JP, Li YX, Luo LH, Yi JL. Timing matters: Early vs late recurrence in nasopharyngeal carcinoma and its impact on survival. World J Clin Oncol 2026; 17(8): 124227
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2218-4333/full/v17/i8/124227.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5306/wjco.124227