Table 1. Patient characteristics.
| Total Sample (n = 185) | |
|---|---|
| Age, mean (range, SD) | 73 (65–93, 6.8) |
| Gender, n(%) | |
| Male | 80 (43) |
| Females | 105 (57) |
| Race, n (%) | |
| Caucasian | 155 (84) |
| Black | 28 (15) |
| Other | 2 (1) |
| Cancer type, n (%) | |
| Breast cancer | 53 (30) |
| Lung cancer | 35 (20) |
| GI Malignancy | 25 (14) |
| GU Malignancy | 20 (11) |
| Heme Malignancy | 16 (9) |
| Other | 30 (17) |
| Treatment Phase, n (%) | |
| Before Treatment | 56 (31) |
| During Treatment | 90 (51) |
| After Treatment | 33 (18) |
| Education, n (%) | |
| Some high school | 24 (15) |
| High school degree | 75 (46) |
| Associates/Bachelor's degree | 35 (21) |
| Advanced degree | 29 (18) |
| Geriatric Assessment, n (%) | |
| KPS < 80 | 43 (27) |
| 1 or more falls | 40 (25) |
| Prolonged TUG | 81 (44) |
| IADL Impairment | 64 (42) |
| Impaired bathing or dressing | 27 (17) |
| Limited moderate activities | 78 (48) |
| Limited climbing 1 flight of stairs | 57 (36) |
| Limited walking 1 block | 48 (30) |
| Limited bending, kneeling, or stooping | 76 (47) |
Abbreviations: GI, gastrointestinal; GU, genitourinary; KPS, Karnofsky Performance Status; TUG, Timed Up and Go; IADL, Instrumental Activities of Daily Living.