On univariate analysis, stage (P=0.020), tumour type (P<0.001), albumin (P=0.002) and C-reactive protein (P=0.004) concentrations, Karnofsky performance status (P<0.001), physical functioning (P=0.013), fatigue (P<0.001), pain (P=0.045) and appetite loss (P=0.004) were significant predictors of survival. This evidence concerns the gene ALB and neoplasm.