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Summary of reasons for not proceeding with treatment
| Variablea | Patients (n = 271)n (%) |
|---|---|
| Lack of financial resources to proceed with treatment | 219 (81) |
| Alternative medicine (Ayurveda/Homeopathy/Traditional/Native) | 5 (1·9) |
| Lack of social support | 45 (16·6) |
| Concerned about toxicity of chemotherapy | 26 (9·5) |
| Apathy and fatalistic attitude | 17 (6·2) |
| Preferred to seek treatment elsewhere | 4 (1·4) |
| Data not available | 10 (3·7) |
More than one reason allowed per patient.
