Table 1. Characteristics of participants.
| Characteristic | Control group | Treated group |
|---|---|---|
| Number of patients | 40 | 60 |
| Age (yrs, mean ± SD) | 58.4±9.2 | 55.3±11.4 |
| Gender (%) | ||
| Male | 17 (42.5) | 28 (46.7) |
| Female | 23 (57.5) | 32 (53.3) |
| Types of tumor (%) | ||
| Colorectal cancer | 12 (30.0) | 18 (30.0) |
| Lung cancer | 7 (17.5) | 15 (25.0) |
| Breast cancer | 4 (10.0) | 8 (13.3) |
| Pancreatic cancer | 4 (10.0) | 4 (6.7) |
| Gastric cancer | 3 (7.5) | 3 (5.0) |
| Esophageal cancer | 2 (5.0) | 2 (3.3) |
| Bladder cancer | 1 (2.5) | 2 (3.3) |
| Gallbladder carcinoma | 1 (2.5) | 1 (1.7) |
| Other type of tumor | 6 (15.0) | 7 (11.7) |
| Metastasis of tumor (%) | 23 (57.5) | 32 (53.3) |
SD, standard deviation.