Table 2.
EORTC QLQ-C30 scores and perceived level of quality of life by breast cancer survivors.
| EORTC QLQ-C30 variables | No of items | Mean | Standard deviation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global health status/QoL | 2 | 57.2 | 25.4 |
| Functional scales | |||
| PF | 5 | 72.6 | 28.0 |
| RF | 2 | 71.6 | 31.2 |
| EF | 4 | 51.2 | 31.3 |
| CF | 2 | 78.4 | 30.5 |
| SF | 2 | 84.5 | 29.3 |
| Symptom scales/items | |||
| FA | 3 | 33.3 | 30.1 |
| NV | 2 | 11.7 | 26.5 |
| PA | 2 | 34.3 | 32.6 |
| DY | 1 | 32.0 | 38.7 |
| SL | 1 | 27.9 | 37.1 |
| AP | 1 | 19.3 | 32.6 |
| CO | 1 | 12.9 | 28.8 |
| DI | 1 | 12.1 | 25.6 |
| FI | 1 | 54.1 | 39.9 |
PF: physical functioning; RF: role functioning; EF: emotional functioning; CF: cognitive functioning; SF: social functioning; FA: fatigue; NV: nausea and vomiting; PA: pain; DY: dyspnea; SL: insomnia; AP: appetite loss; CO: constipation; DI: diarrhea; FI: financial difficulties.