Table 7.

Comparison of FACT-B scores (mean ± SD)

FACT-B score	Observation group (n=142)	Control group (n=121)	t	P
Physical well-being	21.32±2.35	18.34±1.65	11.700	0.001
Social/family well-being	19.87±1.95	16.23±1.37	17.230	< 0.001
Functional well-being	16.65±1.75	13.53±1.18	16.650	< 0.001
Emotional well-being	15.76±1.58	13.31±1.22	13.890	0.001
Additional concerns	24.86±2.61	20.43±1.43	16.660	< 0.001
Total score	98.46±9.47	81.84±8.05	15.190	< 0.001