Table 3.
Comparison of quality of life between cancer survivors and cancer-free residents
| Measurement | Cancer survivor mean (SD) | No cancer history mean (SD) | P-valuea |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality of life scales | |||
| Physical functioning | 71.85 (24.35) | 85.21 (16.00) | 0.001 |
| Role limitations due to physical health | 58.67 (41.69) | 81.77 (31.68) | 0.001 |
| Role limitations due to emotional health | 77.69 (36.74) | 90.97 (23.56) | 0.029 |
| Vitality | 54.03 (22.86) | 71.77 (17.37) | 0.000 |
| Emotional well-being | 79.26 (17.34) | 83.17 (16.69) | 0.066 |
| Social functioning | 82.56 (26.37) | 90.10 (16.70) | 0.191 |
| Bodily pain | 66.17 (27.28) | 78.28 (23.60) | 0.006 |
| General health | 62.78 (22.97) | 77.00 (16.43) | 0.000 |
| Quality of life composite scores | |||
| Physical health | 273.34 (90.80) | 330.75 (61.60) | 0.000 |
| Mental health | 302.26 (81.83) | 336.11 (60.65) | 0.000 |
Notes: Significance threshold: P<.05.
a
Mann–Whitney U test.