Table 2.
Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and psychological distress 1 year after diagnosis
| All cancers (n = 5249) | ||
|---|---|---|
| HRQoL | ||
| Cancer-specific HRQoL (EORTC QLQ-C30) | Mean | SD |
| Global health | 66.2 | 22.0 |
| Physical function | 79.0 | 22.8 |
| Emotional function | 76.2 | 24.8 |
| Role function | 74.8 | 28.8 |
| Cognitive function | 86.2 | 20.7 |
| Social function | 73.7 | 26.6 |
| Fatigue | 24.7 | 25.2 |
| Nausea/vomiting | 10.7 | 18.9 |
| Pain | 21.4 | 25.4 |
| Dyspnea | 13.9 | 22.8 |
| Insomnia | 21.2 | 27.5 |
| Appetite loss | 20.0 | 27.9 |
| Constipation | 11.3 | 21.4 |
| Diarrhea | 7.8 | 17.1 |
| Generic HRQoL (EQ-5D) | ||
| Index score | 0.74 | 0.23 |
| Psychological distress | N | % |
| HADS-A: Anxiety | 1933 | 37 |
| HADS-D: Depression | 2394 | 46 |
HADS Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale