Table 1.
Cancer Survivors Demographics and Patient-level Characteristics
| Variable | Categories | Mean (SD) or Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 64 (10.8) | |
| Married | 71% | |
| Education | High School | 26% |
| Some College | 30% | |
| 4 Year Degree | 21% | |
| Masters/Graduate School | 23% | |
| Race | White | 86% |
| African American/Black | 14% | |
| Employment Status | Full time | 30% |
| Part time | 9% | |
| Not employed | 14% | |
| Retired | 47% | |
| Cancer Diagnosis | Breast | 68% |
| Prostate | 32% | |
| Treatment Site | Academic | 64% |
| Community | 36% | |
| Years Since Cancer Treatment | Early (2–5 years) | 57% |
| Mid (6–10 years) | 31% | |
| Long (10+ years) | 12% | |
| Patient Activation | Level One | 4.68% |
| Level Two | 8.63% | |
| Level Three | 41.37% | |
| Level Four | 45.32% | |
| Fear of Recurrence | 2.89 (1.1) | |
| Worries about the Future | 2.44 (1.1) | |
| Charlson Comorbidity | 2.46 (1.9) | |
| Received a treatment summary | 38% |