Table 2.

FACIT Questions by Subscale

Physical	I have a lack of energy
	I have nausea.
	Because of my physical condition, I have trouble meeting the needs of my family.
	I have pain.
	I am bothered by side effects of treatment.
	I feel ill.
	I’m forced to spend time in bed.
Social	I feel close to my friends.
	I get emotional support from my family.
	I get support from my friends.
	My family has accepted my illness.
	I am satisfied with family communication about my illness.
	I feel close to my partner (or the person who is my main support).
	I am satisfied with my sex life (option to not answer).
Emotional	I feel sad.
	I am satisfied with how I am coping with my illness.
	I am losing hope in the fight against my illness.
	I feel nervous.
	I worry about dying.
	I worry that my condition will get worse.
Functional	I am able to work (include work at home).
	My work (include work at home) is fulfilling.
	I am able to enjoy life.
	I have accepted my illness.
	I am sleeping well.
	I am enjoying the things I usually do for fun.
	I am content with the quality of my life right now.

Items responses exist on a Likert scale: not at all (0), a little bit (1), somewhat (2), quite a bit (3), very much (4) with options for don’t know (dk) and not applicable (na)