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Study participants characteristics
| Characteristic | Young old: n = 21 | Aged 80 years and older n = 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Sex | ||
| Woman | 5 (24 %) | 4 (36 %) |
| Man | 16 (76 %) | 7 (64 %) |
| Living alone | 5 (24 %) | 3 (27 %) |
| Cancer type | ||
| Breast | 3 (14 %) | 1 (9 %) |
| Colorectal | 4 (19 %) | 1 (9 %) |
| Prostate | 7 (33 %) | 4 (36 %) |
| Lung | 7 (33 %) | 5 (45 %) |
| Interview with family member | 16 (76 %) | 9 (82 %) |
| Interview with oncologist | 18 (86 %) | 10 (91 %) |
| Interview with family physician | 12 (57.1 %) | 6 (55 %) |
