Table 3.
Frequency of Each Medical Condition at Baseline
| Variables | All Patients (n = 40) | Mild CIPN Patients (n = 33) | Severe CIPN Patients (n = 7) | p |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anemia (%) | 16 (40) | 10 (30.3) | 6 (85.7) | <0.01 |
| Malnutrition (%) | 12 (30) | 12 (36.7) | 0 (0.0) | 0.06 |
| Hepatic dysfunction (%) | 10 (25) | 9 (27.3) | 1 (14.3) | 0.47 |
| Hyperglycemia (%) | 7 (17.5) | 7 (21.2) | 0 (0.0) | 0.18 |
| Renal dysfunction (%) | 5 (12.5) | 4 (12.1) | 1 (14.3) | 0.86 |
| Electrolyte abnormality (%) | 4 (10) | 3 (9.1) | 1 (14.3) | 0.68 |
CIPN, chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy.