Table 1.
Patient demographics and clinical factors.
| Total (n = 30) | Men (n = 16) | Women (n = 16) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (mean) | 56.65 (SD = 12.41) | 34.36 (SD = 18.15) | 28.82 (SD = 15.39) |
| Education | 43% ≤ HS diploma | 38% ≤ HS diploma | 50% ≤ HS diploma |
| Ethnicity | 93% White | 88% White | 100% White |
| Marital status | 77% married | 75% married | 79% married |
| Relationship length | 31.59 years (16.66) | 34.36 years (18.51) | 28.8 years (15.39) |
| Work status | 33% disabled 37% retired | 38% disabled 38% retired | 29% disabled 36% retired |
| Income | 50% < $40K | 13% < $40K | 57% < $40K |
| Primary cancer (top 2 sites) | 43% colorectal 10% lung, breast (tied) | 38% colorectal 13% lung | 50% colorectal 21% breast |
| Stage at diagnosis1 | 81% Stage 4 | 80% Stage 4 | 81% Stage 4 |
1
All patients had progressed to Stage 4 at time of entry into the study.