Table 4.

Questionnaire responses of older adults with MDS by treatment group.

EORTC QLQ-C30 question	N (%) responding ”not at all”
	No chemotherapy (N = 53)	Non-intensive chemotherapy (N = 44)	Intensive chemotherapy (N = 17)
Physical function
1. Do you have any trouble doing strenuous activities, like carrying a heavy shopping bag or a suitcase?	21 (39.6)	16 (38.1)	6 (35.3)
2. Do you have any trouble taking a long walk?	17 (32.1)	7 (16.2)	7 (41.2)
3. Were you limited in doing either your work or other daily activities?	25 (48.1)	20 (46.5)	7 (50.0)
Social function
4. Has your physical condition or medical treatment interfered with your family life?	33 (63.4)	24 (54.6)	11 (64.7)
5. Has your physical condition interfered with your social activities?	31 (60.78)	23 (53.5)	7 (41.2)
Nutrition/appetite
6. Have you lacked appetite?	37 (69.8)	30 (68.8)	14 (87.5)
7. Have you vomited in the last week?	100 (0.00)	38 (88.3)	16 (94.1)
MDS-related symptoms
8. Were you short of breath?	17 (32.1)	17 (38.6)	7 (41.2)
9. Did you need to rest?	14 (27.5)	11 (25.0)	8 (47.1)
10. Were you tired?	15 (28.9)	8 (18.6)	5 (29.4)