Table 2.

Demographic Characteristics of Participants (N = 33)

Variable	Value
Age at diagnosis of breast cancer	37.39 ± 6.00
Living with spouse or partner at time of diagnosis	39%
At least one child living in home at time of diagnosis	45%
Wanted to have a child at time of diagnosis	45%
Childless at time of diagnosis	45%
Current menstrual status
Menopausal	50%
Irregular cycles	27%
Regular cycles	23%
Occupational Category:
Professional	6%
White collar	64%
Blue collar	6%
Pink collar/low wage	15%
Not working	6%
Missing	3%
Changed living situation as result of cancer:
No change	70%
Moved someone in, or moved in with someone to get help	27%
Missing	3%
Change in relationship due to cancer (N=26)
Interfered a great deal	48%
Interfered somewhat	12%
No change	31%
Became much closer	9%
Change in job due to cancer
Lost job	6%
Mild/moderate negative impact on job	18%
Positive impact/supportive workplace	24%
No change	46%
Not working outside the home	6%