Table 2 Breast cancer patients' scores on the HADS anxiety and depression subscales by disease stage (n = 167)
| Â | Anxiety score | Depression score |
|---|---|---|
| Â | Mean (SD) | Mean (SD) |
Disease stage | Â | Â |
Local | 7.1 (3.7) | 3.4 (3.6) |
Loco-regional | 10.4 (3.9) | 6.2 (4.6) |
Metastatic | 12.5 (3.3) | 7.6 (4.1) |
Test of significance* | F = 21.5, P < 0.0001 | F = 9.5, P < 0.0001 |