Table 1.
Selected characteristics of lung cancer patients who completed the MMPI prior to being diagnosed with lung cancer.
| Characteristics1 | MMPI2 (N=534) | No MMPI (N=8786) |
|---|---|---|
| Age at DX3 | ||
| Mean (SD) | 67.4 (10.39) | 65.7 (11.14) |
| Stage | ||
| I | 147 (30) | 1999 (23) |
| II | 21 (4) | 589 (7) |
| III/Limited | 152 (31) | 2659 (31) |
| IV/Extensive | 176 (36) | 3310 (39) |
| Cancer Type | ||
| SCLC | 72 (15) | 933 (11) |
| NSCLC | 424 (85) | 7624 (89) |
| Median Time From Diagnosis to Last Followup | 14.8 mos | 15.5 mos |
1
Unless specified, number and percentage in parentheses are presented.
2
Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory.
3
Diagnosis.