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Table 4 Seven Existential questions taken from the IOC Instrument

From: Patient reported outcomes of symptoms and quality of life among cancer patients treated with palliative pelvic radiation: a pilot study

 

Completely agree (n)

Agree (n)

Neutral (n)

Disagree (n)

Completely disagree (n)

Positive Outlook

     

Having had cancer has made me realize that time is precious.

8

7

4

0

2

Having had cancer has strengthened my religious faith or my sense of spirituality.

9

0

8

2

2

I learned something about life because of having had cancer.

3

10

6

0

2

Negative Outlook

     

Having had cancer makes me feel unsure about my future.

6

5

6

1

3

I worry about my future.

3

5

4

3

6

I am afraid to die.

1

3

4

6

7

I feel like time in my life is running out.

3

5

2

9

2

  1. As answered at baseline by 21 of the 22 included patients. There were no single item omissions.