Table 1 Description of the study sample

Study participants

25

17

Sex

Female

13

12

Male

12

5

Average age [years]

67

63

(range: 52–58)

(range: 43–79)

Average interview duration [minutes]

42

40

(range: 17–73)

(range: 23–73)

Relationship to patient (caregiver)

Partner/spouse

13

Child

2

Close Friend

2

Histology of tumor (patient)

NSCLC

21

SCLC

2

Carcinoid

2

Initial tumor stage (patient)

Stage II or below

14

≥ Stadium III

7

Average duration since completion of therapy [years]

3

(range: 0–11)

Follow-up setting

Comprehensive Cancer Center

10

Primary care practice

8

Clinic

7