Table 3.
Comparison of mean initial FACT-C scores (standard deviations) for participants who had and had not completed chemotherapy at the time of the first survey
| Physical well-being | Social/family well-being | Emotional well-being | Functional well-being | Colorectal concerns | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Did not receive chemotherapy (n=67) | 24.1 | 22.7 | 20.8 | 20.7 | 21.8 |
| Completed chemotherapy | |||||
| Yes (n=51) | 21.1 | 22.8 | 20.0 | 19.7 | 20.4 |
| No (n=39) | 18.9 | 22.0 | 18.1 | 16.9 | 19.4 |
| P-value | <0.0001 | 0.6480 | 0.0065 | 0.0050 | 0.0346 |
* P values describe the statistical significance of differences in HRQL outcomes between the 39 patients who had completed chemotherapy and the 51 who were receiving chemotherapy, but had not yet completed it.