Table 4.
Comparison of the symptom QoL (QLQ-CR30) scores between the APR and the LAR group
| Symptom scale | Score APR (mean ± SD) | Score LAR (mean ± SD) | t value | p value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatigue | 31.35 ± 25.13 | 35.40 ± 31.06 | −0.72 | 0.477 |
| Nausea and vomiting | 1.79 ± 6.94 | 9.80 ± 19.81 | −3.39 | 0.001 |
| Pain | 18.45 ± 21.91 | 26.31 ± 29.89 | −1.54 | 0.128 |
| Dyspnea | 15.48 ± 23.10 | 18.95 ± 28.73 | −0.67 | 0.508 |
| Insomnia | 23.81 ± 25.43 | 33.33 ± 33.82 | −1.63 | 0.110 |
| Appetite loss | 14.29 ± 23.00 | 21.57 ± 32.72 | −1.34 | 0.184 |
| Constipation | 15.48 ± 27.94 | 15.36 ± 27.22 | 0.02 | 0.984 |
| Diarrhea | 15.03 ± 25.10 | 16.67 ± 32.08 | 0.25 | 0.804 |
| Financial difficulties | 14.29 ± 26.34 | 17.97 ± 30.64 | −0.63 | 0.531 |