Table 4.
Seven Existential questions taken from the IOC Instrument
| Completely agree (n) | Agree (n) | Neutral (n) | Disagree (n) | Completely disagree (n) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Positive Outlook | |||||
| Having had cancer has made me realize that time is precious. | 8 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| Having had cancer has strengthened my religious faith or my sense of spirituality. | 9 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 2 |
| I learned something about life because of having had cancer. | 3 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 2 |
| Negative Outlook | |||||
| Having had cancer makes me feel unsure about my future. | 6 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 3 |
| I worry about my future. | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 6 |
| I am afraid to die. | 1 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 7 |
| I feel like time in my life is running out. | 3 | 5 | 2 | 9 | 2 |
As answered at baseline by 21 of the 22 included patients. There were no single item omissions.