Table 4 Changes in mean score for QoL and symptoms
QoL items | Baseline mean (standard deviation) | 2nd cycle mean (standard deviation) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
Global QoL | 36.0 (24.7) | 55.4 (16.2) | 0.01 |
Physical functioning | 47.47 (24.74) | 65.22 (20.59) | 0.01 |
Role functioning | 42.67 (35.05) | 56.52 (25.99) | 0.03 |
Emotional functioning | 67.67 (28.39) | 84.78 (19.57) | <0.01 |
Cognitive functioning | 66.00 (28.66) | 76.09 (18.69) | 0.08 |
Social functioning | 42.67 (32.30) | 60.87 (26.88) | 0.01 |
Symptoms items | |||
Fatigue | 64.89 (25.99) | 45.89 (22.30) | <0.01 |
Appetite loss | 41.33 (36.36) | 20.29 (24.08) | 0.01 |
Dyspnoea | 60.44 (28.16) | 39.61 (23.88) | <0.01 |
Coughing | 58.67 (36.36) | 28.99 (30.66) | <0.01 |
Haemoptysis | 12.00 (18.95) | 7.25 (17.28) | 0.21 |
Pain in chest | 36.00 (33.22) | 17.39 (19.77) | 0.04 |
Pain in arm or shoulder | 24.00 (28.09) | 13.04 (19.43) | 0.03 |
Pain in other parts | 25.33 (27.69) | 14.49 (22.08) | 0.02 |