Table 1.
Reported use of the internet for cancer information and support in men and women interviewed for DIPEx studies and with cancer diagnosed since 1992
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Mean (range) age at interview (years)
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No (%) of respondents with access to internet cancer information
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Site of cancer | No of respondents | Accessed by self | Accessed by friend or family | Total | |
| Breast | 37 | 44 (19-75) | 17 (46) | 2 (5) | 19 (51) |
| Bowel | 31 | 58 (33-80) | 5 (16) | 3 (10) | 8 (26) |
| Cervix | 21 | 40 (23-51) | 6 (29) | 4 (19) | 10 (48) |
| Prostate | 49 | 62 (51-83) | 10 (20) | 7 (14) | 17 (35) |
| Testes | 37 | 39 (21-55) | 17 (46) | 5 (14) | 22 (59) |