Retrospective Study
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World J Gastroenterol. Oct 21, 2017; 23(39): 7129-7138
Published online Oct 21, 2017. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v23.i39.7129
Table 2 Structure of EORTC QLC-C30 and EORTC QLQ-STO22
ScaleNumber of constituting items
EORTC QLQ-C30
Global health status/QoL scale12
Functional scales1
Physical functioning5
Role functioning2
Emotional functioning4
Cognitive functioning2
Social functioning2
Symptom scales2
Fatigue3
Nausea and vomiting2
Pain2
Dyspnoea1
Insomnia1
Appetite loss1
Constipation1
Diarrhoea1
Financial difficulties1
EORTC-QLQ-STO222
Dysphagia3
Chest and abdominal pain4
Reflux3
Eating restrictions4
Anxieties3
Dry mouth1
Taste problem1
Body image1
Hair loss2