Table 4.
QLQ profile of breast cancer patients based on EORTC QLQ C-30 scales
| QOL domains | Mean ± SEM | Poor QOL N (%) | Good QOL N (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global health status | 53.2 ± 1.9 | 108 (54.0%) | 92 (46%) |
| Functional scales | |||
| Physical functioning | 72.7 ± 1.6 | 29 (14.5%) | 171 (85.5%) |
| Role functioning | 62.6 ± 2.7 | 75 (37.5%) | 125 (62.5%) |
| Emotional functioning | 63.0 ± 2.6 | 74 (37.0%) | 126 (63.0%) |
| Cognitive functioning | 80.7 ± 1.8 | 40 (20.0%) | 160 (80.0%) |
| Social functioning | 57.8 ± 2.3 | 102 (51.0%) | 98 (49.0%) |
| Total | 67.8 ± 1.6 | 53 (26.5%) | 147 (73.5%) |
| Symptom scales | Poor QOL | Good QOL | |
| Fatigue | 38.5 ± 2.4 | 66 (33.0%) | 134 (67.0%) |
| Nausea/vomiting | 33.3 ± 2.5 | 50 (25.0%) | 150 (75.0%) |
| Pain | 36.0 ± 2.4 | 55 (27.5%) | 145 (72.5%) |
| Dyspnea | 13.8 ± 1.8 | 25 (12.5%) | 175 (87.5%) |
| Insomnia | 52.3 ± 3.1 | 114 (57.0%) | 86 (43.0%) |
| Appetite loss | 37.2 ± 2.9 | 77 (38.5%) | 123 (61.5%) |
| Constipation | 20.7 ± 2.6 | 40 (20.0%) | 160 (80.0%) |
| Diarrhea | 27.2 ± 2.7 | 57 (28.5%) | 143 (71.5%) |
| Financial difficulties | 63.7 ± 2.9 | 132 (66.0%) | 68 (34.0%) |
| Total | 36.0 ± 1.7 | 57 (28.5%) | 143 (71.5%) |