Table 5.
Significant Functional and Symptomatic Comparisons Between Definitive Radiation + Surgery versus Definitive Surgery + Radiation.
| Comparison Item | Definitive Radiation + Surgery (n = 14) | Definitive Surgery + Radiation (n = 15) | P Value |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Global health status/quality of life
(EORTC QLQ‐C30) Mean ± SD |
69 ± 23 | 59 ± 24 | .180 |
|
Physical functioning
(EORTC QLQ‐C30) Mean ± SD |
89 ± 18 | 83 ± 23 | .834 |
|
Role functioning
(EORTC QLQ‐C30) Mean ± SD |
93 ± 27 | 84 ± 28 | .123 |
|
Emotional functioning
(EORTC QLQ‐C30) Mean ± SD |
93 ± 12 | 85 ± 23 | .448 |
|
Cognitive functioning
(EORTC QLQ‐C30) Mean ± SD |
89 ± 14 | 83 ± 23 | .600 |
|
Social functioning
(EORTC QLQ‐C30) Mean ± SD |
90 ± 20 | 88 ± 24 | .749 |
|
Constipation symptom score
(EORTC QLQ‐C30) Mean ± SD |
0 ± 0 | 13 ± 25 | .041 |
|
Senses symptom score
(EORTC QLQ‐H&N35) Mean ± SD |
12 ± 14 | 40 ± 34 | .020 |
|
Social contact symptom score
(EORTC QLQ‐H&N35) Mean ± SD |
1 ± 4 | 13 ± 18 | .019 |
|
Do you do exercises to keep your neck/shoulder limber?
(Dental Health and Shoulder Function Questionnaire) Percentage of positive responses within subgroup |
86% | 40% | .018 |
Comparisons from the EORTC QLQ‐C30, EORTC QLQ‐H&N35, and Dental Health and Shoulder Function Questionnaire. Means and percentages rounded to nearest whole number.
EORTC QLQ‐C30 = European organization for research and treatment of cancer quality of life questionnaire‐core 30; EORTC QLQ‐H&N35 = European organization for research and treatment of cancer quality of life questionnaire‐head and neck 35.