Table 1.
Demographics of Patient Survey Respondents.
| Participant Characteristics | Patient n = 69 | Caregiver n = 30 |
|---|---|---|
| Age, years, mean ± SD | 68.2 ± 9.2 | 66 ± 4.3 |
| Sex, n (%) | ||
| Male | 69 (100) | 3 (10) |
| Female | 0 (0) | 27 (90) |
| Race/ethnicity, n (%) | ||
| Non-Hispanic white | 52 (75.3) | 11 (36.7) |
| Non-Hispanic black | 5 (7.3) | 2 (6.7) |
| Hispanic | 2 (2.9) | 5 (16.7) |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 4 (5.8) | 12 (40) |
| American Indian/Alaskan Native | 0 (0) | 0 (0) |
| Chose to not provide | 4 (5.8) | 0 (0) |
| Other | 2 (2.9) | 0 (0) |
| Marital status, n (%) | ||
| Married | 24 (34.8) | 28 (93.3) |
| Caregiver identified, n (%) | 30 (43.4) | |
| Spouse | 20 (66.7) | |
| Ex-spouse | 3 (10) | |
| Sibling | 2 (6.7) | |
| Son or daughter | 3 (10) | |
| Friend | 1 (3.3) | |
| Other | 1 (3.3) | |
| Cancer stage at diagnosis, n (%) | ||
| I | 3 (4.3) | 1 (3.3) |
| II | 12 (17.4) | 3 (10) |
| III | 20 (28.9) | 11 (36.7) |
| IV | 34 (49.4) | 15 (50) |
| Recurrent cancer, n (%) | 24 (34.8) | 12 (40) |
| Anatomic site of cancer diagnosis, n (%) | ||
| Thoracic | 20 (28.9) | 12 (40) |
| Gastrointestinal | 16 (23.2) | 11 (40) |
| Genitourinary | 8 (11.7) | 2 (6.7) |
| Head and neck | 13 (18.8) | 2 (6.7) |
| Skin | 7 (10.1) | 1 (3.3) |
| Other | 5 (7.3) | 2 (6.7) |
Abbreviation: SD, standard deviation.