Figure 1From: Quality of life measurements as an indicator for timing of support after oesophagectomy for cancer: a prospective studyMean values of each QLQ-C30 function scale during the study year. There was a significant deviation at 2 months compared to 12 months after surgery (p < 0.001). For function scales, a high score indicates a high level of functioning. For global health status, a high score indicates high QOL. Preop, preoperative.Back to article page