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Table 3 HCP’s views of needs of those living with and beyond cancer

From: A survey to determine usual care after cancer treatment within the United Kingdom national health service

 

Very important or important

Moderately important

Unimportant or of little importance

Fear of recurrence

95% [174]

4% [7]

1% [2]

Fatigue

94% [172]

5% [9]

1% [2]

Anxiety

89% [163]

10% [18]

1% [2]

Changes in physical capacity

89% [163]

10% [19]

1% [1]

Depression/low mood

88% [161]

11% [20]

1% [2]

Long-term medical complications of treatment

85% [156]

11% [20]

4% [7]

Body image problems

83% [152]

15% [27]

2% [4]

Fear of death

81% [149]

16% [30]

2% [4]

Financial problems

81% [148]

16% [30]

3% [5]

Menopausal symptoms if applicable

79% [145]

17% [31]

4% [7]

Sexual difficulties

79% [144]

18% [32]

4% [7]

Changes in cognitive capacity

77% [143]

21% [38]

3% [5]

Other emotional reactions (eg. guilt, shame, anger)

75% [138]

19% [35]

6% [10]

Social problems

73% [134]

21% [39]

6% [10]

Weight changes

73% [133]

25% [45]

3% [5]

Vocational/occupational problems

72% [131]

20% [37]

8% [15]

Osteoporosis

67% [122]

28% [51]

6% [10]

Low self esteem

66% [118]

28% [52]

6% [10]

Spiritual needs

58% [106]

28% [51]

14% [26]

  1. Note: figures in square parentheses are absolute numbers of responders