a statistical trendp < 0.150
Parameters considered as potential predictors were those showing a statistical trend ( p < 0.150) in univariate analysis and the parsimonious model was derived using backwards variable selection at a p < 0.05 level. 3.
Parameters considered as potential predictors were those showing a statistical trend ( p < 0.150) in univariate analysis and the parsimonious model was derived using backwards variable selection at a p < 0.05 level. 3.
Other cancer-related symptoms decreased as well after the initial course of treatment but did not reach statistical significance in the case of appetite and shortness of breath.