TABLE 2.
Comparison of concerns about cancer recurrence and healthcare utilization between younger and older survivors
| Variable | Total sample (N = 1127) | Younger survivors (n = 05) | Older survivors (n = 622) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARS–total worries, mean (SD) | 30.50 (23.7) | 39.01 (24.4) | 23.58 (20.7) | <0.01 |
| Range: 0-109 | ||||
| Routine BC follow-up, mean (SD) | 2.37 (2.4) | 2.55 (2.9) | 2.22 (1.7) | 0.02 |
| Range: 0-52 | ||||
| Annual NOT related to BC, mean (SD) | 2.35 (2.9) | 2.10 (2.6) | 2.56 (3.1) | <0.01 |
| Range: 0-35 | ||||
| Physical problem related to BC, n (%) | ||||
| Yes | 315 (28.0) | 147 (29.1) | 168 (27.0) | 0.44 |
| No | 812 (72.0) | 358 (70.9) | 454 (73.0) | |
| ER related to BC, n (%) | ||||
| Yes | 70 (6.2) | 23 (4.6) | 47 (7.6) | 0.03 |
| No | 1057 (93.8) | 482 (95.4) | 575 (92.4) | |
| ER NOT related to BC, n (%) | ||||
| Yes | 238 (21.1) | 95 (18.8) | 143 (23.0) | 0.08 |
| No | 889 (78.9) | 410 (81.2) | 479 (77.0) | |
Abbreviations: BC, breast cancer; CARS, Concerns About Recurrence Scale; ER, emergency room; SD, standard deviation.