Table 2.
Top 10 most prevalent moderate or severe unmet needs at 15 and 24 months following surgery
| Time point | SCNS item | Rank | Moderate/severe unmet need | Missing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N (%) | N (%) | |||
| 15 months N = 526 | Not being able to do the things you used to do | 1 | 59 (11.2) | 8 (1.5) |
| Fears about the cancer spreading | 2 | 50 (9.5) | 16 (3.0) | |
| Lack of energy/tiredness | 3 | 48 (9.1) | 14 (2.7) | |
| Uncertainty about future | 4 | 46 (8.7) | 14 (2.7) | |
| Concerns about the worries of those close to you | 5 | 44 (8.4) | 14 (2.7) | |
| Changes in sexual feelings | 6 | 39 (7.4) | 22 (4.2) | |
| Changes in sexual relationships | 7 | 35 (6.7) | 21 (4.0) | |
| Worry the results of treatment are beyond your control | 8 | 34 (6.5) | 16 (3.0) | |
| Work around home | 9 | 32 (6.1) | 20 (3.8) | |
| Anxiety | 10 | 31 (5.9) | 19 (3.6) | |
| 24 months N = 510 | Fears about the cancer spreading | 1 | 56 (11.0) | 19 (3.7) |
| Not being able to do the things you used to do | 2 | 54 (10.6) | 17 (3.3) | |
| Lack of energy/tiredness | 3 | 52 (10.2) | 22 (4.3) | |
| Anxiety | 4 | 51 (10.0) | 20 (3.9) | |
| Feeling down or depressed | 5 | 50 (9.8) | 15 (2.9) | |
| Concerns about the worries of those close to you | 6 | 49 (9.6) | 15 (2.9) | |
| Feelings of sadness | 7 | 48 (9.4) | 19 (3.7) | |
| Uncertainty about future | 8 | 43 (8.4) | 16 (3.1) | |
| Worry the results of treatment are beyond your control | 9 | 40 (7.8) | 15 (2.9) | |
| Pain | 10 | 36 (7.1) | 21 (4.1) |