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Rank | Item | % of respondents reporting needs | Domain |
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1 | Having one member of hospital staff with whom you can talk to about all aspects of your condition, treatment, and follow-up | 34.7 | Health systems and information |
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2 | Being given explanations on those tests about which you would like to get explanations | 29.7 | Health systems and information |
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3 | Having access to professional counseling (e.g., psychologist, social worker, counselor, and specialist nurse) if you, family, or friends need it | 27.7 | Health systems and information |
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4 | Being adequately informed about the benefits and side effects of treatments before you choose to have them | 24.8 | Health systems and information |
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5 | Being informed about your test results as soon as feasible | 20.8 | Health systems and information |
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6 | Being informed about cancer which is under control or diminishing (i.e., remission) | 20.8 | Health systems and information |
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7 | Being given information (written information, diagrams, and drawings) about aspects of managing your illness and side effects at home | 18.8 | Health systems and information |
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8 | Fears about the cancer spreading | 16.8 | Psychological |
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9 | Being informed about things you can do to help yourself to get well | 14.9 | Health systems and information |
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10 | Being treated in a hospital or clinic that is physically pleasant as possible | 14.9 | Health systems and information |
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