Table 1.
Overview of the participating patients
| Patient | Sex | Age in years | Spouse/Relative participating in interview | Type of cancer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Male | 73 | Yes | Lung |
| 2 | Female | 46 | No (but had a sister as support) | Lung |
| 3 | Female | 60 | Yes | Lung |
| 4 | Male | 68 | Yes | Lung |
| 5 | Male | 69 | Yes | Lung |
| 6 | Male | 77 | Yes | Lung |
| 7 | Female | 65 | Yes | Rectal |
| 8 | Male | 54 | Yes | Rectal |
| 9 | Male | 70 | Yes | Colon |
| 10 | Male | 60s | Yes | Colon |
| 11 | Male | 63 | No (his wife was very ill) | Prostate |
| 12 | Male | 72 | Yes | Prostate |
