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Reasons for Increased Anxiety in Cancer Patients Responding to the Survey.
| Reasons for increased anxiety in cancer patientsa | Percentage (n) |
|---|---|
| Fear of COVID-19 as there is increased chance of infection | 91.7 (33) |
| Fear of the inherent disease getting aggravated for delay in treatment | 86.1 (31) |
| Treatment not optimum | 55.6 (20) |
| Fear of death | 27.8 (10) |
| Fear of losing jobs and financial crisis for family members | 22.2 (8) |
There were multiple responses.
