Table 3 The EORTC quality of life questionnaire (QLQC30) for the studied cohort and controls
QLQ C 30 | Patients | Controls | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
Global quality of life | 71.07 ± 21.5 | 74.8 ± 19.8 | 0.24 |
Functional scales, Mean ± SD | |||
Physical functioning | 78.1 ± 25.6 | 71.07 ± 21.5 | 0.15 |
Role functioning | 76.8 ± 26.8 | 79.8 ± 24.6 | 0.45 |
Emotional functioning | 75.8 ± 37.5 | 86.9 ± 29.7 | 0.001 |
Cognitive functioning | 73.7 ± 25.6 | 84.7 ± 24.6 | 0.24 |
Social functioning | 93.6 ± 21.5 | 91.5 ± 19.3 | 0.07 |
Symptom scales, Mean ± SD | |||
Energy/Fatigue | 15.6 ± 18.2 | 12.3 ± 8.4 | 0.26 |
Nausea and vomiting | 2.9 ± 12.6 | 1.9 ± 5.6 | 0.15 |
Pain | 21.1 ± 27.8 | 12.5 ± 6.7 | 0.49 |
Short of breath | 8.4 ± 20.8 | 2.3 ± 5.8 | 0.43 |
Sleep disturbance | 17.2 ± 31.3 | 8.5 ± 5.6 | 0.3 |
Lack of appetite | 9.8 ± 20.3 | 7.6 ± 10.4 | 0.23 |
Constipation | 20.5 ± 39.8 | 12.3 ± 22.8 | 0.016 |
Diarrhea | 13.7 ± 39.3 | 5.6 ± 11.3 | 0.23 |
Financial problems | 35.3 ± 38.2 | 27 ± 28.9 | 0.1 |