Table 1.
Characteristics of colorectal cancer patients responding to survey
| Characteristic | Older group n (%) | Younger group n (%) | P-valuea |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total participants | 35 (51) | 33 (49) | |
| Age in years, mean (SD) | 73.9 (4.8) | 53.6 (9.1) | |
| Male | 22 (63) | 17 (52) | 0.34 |
| English spoken at home | 25 (71) | 28 (85) | 0.18 |
| High school or tertiary | 14 (40) | 24 (73) | 0.007 |
| Employed full or part time | 5 (14) | 22 (67) | <0.001 |
| Private health insurance | 16 (46) | 20 (61) | 0.22 |
| Lives alone | 14 (40) | 5 (15) | 0.02 |
| One or more comorbidities | 27 (77) | 14 (42) | |
| Site of cancer | 0.32 | ||
| Colon | 20 (57) | 14 (42) | |
| Rectum | 13 (37) | 17 (51) | |
| Dukes stage of cancer | 0.79 | ||
| A | 5 (14) | 4 (12) | |
| B | 14 (40) | 11 (33) | |
| C | 11 (31) | 12 (36) | |
| D | 2 (6) | 1 (3) | |
| Adjuvant chemotherapy (received or planned) | 10 (29) | 17 (51) | 0.08 |
Note:
a
P-values based on χ2 tests.
Abbreviation: SD, standard deviation.