Table 2.
Neuropsychological tests and memory performance in the BCG and ACG
| Items | BCG (n = 68) | ACG (n = 122) | t | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MMSE | 27.82±1.14 | 23.81±4.09 | 10.12 | 0.000 |
| RM | 10.33±2.04 | 15.22±4.48 | -10.25 | 0.000 |
| PM | 10.36±2.01 | 16.37±5.24 | -11.26 | 0.000 |
| FACT-Cog | 37.27±3.95 | 65.31±21.62 | -13.91 | 0.000 |
| QOL | 44.73±6.36 | 74.81±22.02 | -14.06 | 0.000 |
Notes: Data are presented as the mean ± SD. Abbreviations: SD, standard deviation; MMSE, mini-mental state examination; RM, retrospective memory; PM, prospective memory; FACT-Cog, functional assessment of cancer therapy-cognitive Function; QOL, quality of life; BCG, before chemotherapy group; ACG, after chemotherapy group.