TABLE 2

Symptoms by Edmonton Symptom Assessment Scale (ESAS) questionnaire and health-related quality of life by RAND 36-Item Health Survey (RAND-36)

ESASPrevalenceScore#RAND-36Score
Tiredness95%4.7±2.6Social functioning72±28
Shortness of breath88%4.9±3.0Mental health72±20
Cough85%4.1±2.9Bodily pain62±27
Pain in movement82%3.7±2.9Vitality53±23
Dry mouth79%3.8±3.0Role Emotional51±42
Insomnia67%2.8±2.8Physical functioning47±29
Pain in rest66%2.2±2.3General health40±19
Depression63%2.1±2.4Role Physical31±39
Anxiety61%2.1±2.4
Constipation57%1.9±2.5
Loss of appetite48%1.6±2.3
Nausea40%1.1±1.8
Wellbeing90%4.4±2.4

Data are presented as mean±sd unless otherwise stated. #: numeric rating scale, 0–10.