Table 2.
Type of information about cancer searched for (N = 82–91)
| Searched for and found N (%) | Search for and not found N (%) | Not searched for N (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Information on cancer and treatment | |||
| Type of cancer | 82 (90) | – | 9 (10) |
| Treatment | 75 (84) | – | 14 (16) |
| Treatment guidelines | 42 (48) | 2 (2) | 43 (49) |
| Trials/research | 17 (19) | 8 (9) | 63 (72) |
| Alternative medicine | 14 (16) | 5 (6) | 71 (79) |
| Options for supportive care | 18 (21) | 8 (9) | 60 (64) |
| Information on health care | |||
| Where to find a good oncologist | 12 (14) | 5 (6) | 71 (81) |
| Which hospital is best | 14 (16) | 7 (8) | 68 (76) |
| Information on patient support | |||
| Patient associations | 53 (59) | 3 (3) | 34 (38) |
| Cancer support groups | 49 (54) | 3 (3) | 38 (42) |
| Patient activities in region | 38 (43) | 6 (7) | 44 (50) |
| Information on consequences of cancer and treatment | |||
| Consequences of treatment in general | 73 (81) | – | 17 (19) |
| Sexual issues | 20 (22) | 8 (9) | 62 (69) |
| Fatigue | 24 (27) | 10 (11) | 54 (61) |
| Other symptoms experienced as a consequence of treatment | 34 (42) | 6 (7) | 42 (51) |
| Lifestyle and health | 36 (42) | 3 (4) | 47 (55) |
| Consequences for future parenthood | 2 (2) | 1 (1) | 81 (96) |
| Other type of information searched for | |||
| Health care insurance coverage | 43 (49) | 5 (6) | 40 (47) |
| Financial consequences | 20 (23) | 8 (9) | 59 (68) |
| Legislation (e.g. insurances, compensation) | 37 (39) | 9 (10) | 42 (48) |
| Cancer and genetics/heritability | 27 (31) | 5 (6) | 54 (63) |
| End of life | 8 (9) | – | 79 (91) |
| What I can do myself | 49 (52) | 3 (3) | 36 (41) |