Table 2. Frequency data showing perceived 5-year survival by cancer site for men and women (weighted data).
| Cancer site by sex | Pessimistic % (n) | Accurate % (n) | Optimistic % (n) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women (n=1038a) | |||
| Breast | 60 (581)b | 35.3 (342) | 4.7 (45) |
| CRC | 29.7 (273) | 39.8 (367) | 30.5 (281) |
| Lung | ___ | 9.6 (90) | 90.4 (842) |
| Men (n=980a) | |||
| CRC | 30.5 (272) | 41.4 (371) | 28.1 (251) |
| Lung | ___ | 11.8 (109) | 88.2 (811) |
a
n’s appear different because analyses are done on weighted data.
b
Missing data for survival estimates, which range from n=70 (breast cancer) to n=203 (colorectal cancer, CRC), include ‘refused’, ‘don’t know’ and ‘not stated’ options.