Table 3.

Spearman rho correlations between each Sarcoma Surveillance Survey item and multi-item concerns scales and the Anxiety 8a and Appraisal measures

	Correlation coefficients, r_s
Outcome Measure	Anxiety 8a N=65	Positive Appraisal^a N=60	Negative Appraisal^a N=60
Positive Appraisal scale (challenge, benefit)	−0.254	1.00	−0.331 ^**
Negative Appraisal scale (threat, harm)	0.748 ^**	−0.331 ^**	1.00
Getting follow-up imaging is disruptive to my daily schedule	0.204	−0.274 ^**	0.341 ^*
Getting follow-up imaging is disruptive to my family’s/caregiver’s schedules	0.154	−0.196	0.280 ^**
I have concerns about transportation to get to my follow-up imaging	0.058	−0.066	0.005
I am concerned about the cost of my follow-up imaging	0.207	0.078	0.145
I have concerns about the radiation exposure from my follow-up imaging	0.235	0.014	0.230
I have concerns about having to use an IV contrast for my follow-up imaging	0.054	−0.185	0.073
I am concerned about being in a small space and feeling “closed in” during my follow-up imaging	0.190	−0.106	0.056
I have concerns about needing additional tests (such as biopsy) if my imaging were to show something that might be cancer	0.201	−0.224	0.283 ^**
I prefer more frequent follow-up imaging	0.274 ^*	−0.025	0.134
I prefer to have less frequent follow-up	−0.209	−0.090	−0.057
Combined Logistical Concerns	0.184	−0.220	0.277 ^*
Combined Medical Concerns	0.174	−0.175	0.250
Overall Level of Concern	0.259 ^*	−0.200	0.323 ^**

Coefficients in bold font indicate significant correlations between the two measures.

Five patients did not complete the Appraisal Scale, thus n=60.

P<0.05.

^**

P<0.001.