Table 2 Survivor preferences for care by medical issue. Totals vary for each condition due to variable participant responses to questions
From: Gynecologic cancer survivor preferences for long-term surveillance
Oncologist (includes gynecologic oncologist) | Obstetrician/gynecologist | No preference/No answer | |
|---|---|---|---|
Number (%) | Number (%) | Number (%) | |
Diabetes | 63 (16) | 57 (14) | 280 (70) |
Thyroid Problems | 97 (24) | 61 (15) | 244 (61) |
Quitting smoking | 43 (11) | 45 (12) | 300 (77) |
Weight loss | 76 (19) | 82 (20) | 251 (61) |
High cholesterol | 65 (16) | 77 (20) | 254 (64) |
Depression/Anxiety | 108 (27) | 75 (19) | 221 (54) |
High blood pressure | 75 (19) | 77 (19) | 250 (62) |
Anemia | 136 (35) | 62 (15) | 196 (50) |
Kidney problems | 144 (36) | 64 (16) | 190 (48) |
Problems urinating | 154 (38) | 110 (27) | 138 (35) |
Problems with bowel movements | 185 (45) | 90 (22) | 134 (33) |
Passing stool from your vagina | 212 (53) | 131 (32) | 61 (16) |
Passing urine from your vagina | 203 (50) | 134 (33) | 68 (17) |
Bleeding from your rectum | 238 (59) | 77 (19) | 88 (22) |
Blood in your urine | 220 (55) | 92 (23) | 88 (22) |
Surveillance for cancer recurrence | 356 (85) | 43 (12) | 18 (3) |
Low bone density | 124 (31) | 116 (28) | 165 (41) |
Excessive swelling in your legs (lymphedema) | 220 (54) | 58 (14) | 127 (31) |
Menopause symptoms | 116 (29) | 190 (48) | 93 (23) |
Blockage of your intestines or obstruction | 251 (62) | 60 (15) | 93 (23) |
Abnormal cells on your cervix/vagina | 308 (75) | 78 (19) | 25 (6) |
Problems with sexual function | 114 (29) | 186 (46) | 101 (25) |
Fertility-related concerns | 67 (17) | 171 (44) | 148 (49) |