Table 6

 Total quality of life scores and survival

SurvivorsNon-survivorsp Value
Data are mean (SD). A high score indicates a poor quality of life.
Baseline142 (115)182 (117)0.029
6 months112 (98)165 (113)0.008
12 months117 (106)180 (121)0.004
18 months113 (111)195 (121)<0.001