Conor Stewart
Research expert covering health & pharmaceuticals in the UK & Europe
Get in touch with us now| Characteristic | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dying from cancer | 56% | 54% | 58% | 59% |
| Suffering/pain | 58% | 54% | 59% | 57% |
| Loss of control over my life | 50% | 48% | 53% | 53% |
| Being a physical or emotional burden on family/friends | 52% | 48% | 53% | 52% |
| Side effects of the treatment | 52% | 49% | 53% | 52% |
| Financial impact on my family | 48% | 45% | 48% | 49% |
| Paying for treatment | 46% | 44% | 46% | 43% |
| Long-term complications | 39% | 37% | 42% | 40% |
| Negative impact on work/professional opportunities | 18% | 17% | 19% | 22% |
| Not knowing what caused it | 15% | 16% | 19% | 20% |
| Being treated differently by family/friends/co-workers | 15% | 15% | 17% | 19% |
| I do not have any concerns | 7% | 11% | 11% | 9% |
| Something else | 3% | 3% | 3% | 3% |
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Release date
September 2020
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Region
United States
Survey time period
2017 to 2020
Number of respondents
around 4,000
Age group
18 years and older
Method of interview
Online survey
Supplementary notes
Original question: What are/were your greatest concerns about being diagnosed with cancer? Please select all that apply.
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