Table 2.
Lifestyle and symptoms characteristics over time (n = 80).
| Variables | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| n (%) | |||
| Lifestyle | |||
| Regular exercise | 50 (62.5) | 51 (63.7) | 51 (63.7) |
| Tobacco use | 8 (10.0) | 3 (3.8) | 1 (1.3) |
| Alcohol consumption | 11 (13.8) | 13 (16.3) | 16 (20.0) |
| Symptoms | |||
| EORTC QLQ-C30 | |||
| Fatigue | 17 (21.3) | 23 (28.7) | 18 (22.5) |
| Nausea/vomiting | 20 (25.0) | 16 (20.0) | 20 (25.0) |
| Pain | 26 (32.5) | 24 (30.0) | 26 (32.5) |
| Dyspnea | 26 (32.5) | 28 (35.0) | 24 (30.0) |
| Insomnia | 18 (22.5) | 16 (20.0) | 14 (17.5) |
| Appetite loss | 3 (3.8) | 5 (6.3) | 4 (5.0) |
| Constipation | 5 (6.3) | 8 (10.0) | 2 (2.5) |
| Diarrhea | 16 (20.0) | 15 (18.8) | 16 (20.0) |
| Financial difficulties | 40 (50.0) | 38 (47.5) | 33 (41.3) |
| HADS | |||
| Anxiety | 26 (32.5) | 19 (23.8) | 22 (27.5) |
| Depression | 23 (28.7) | 22 (27.5) | 19 (23.8) |