Socio-demographic characteristics
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Age (years)
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58.6 (11)
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Gender
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Women
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35 (92.1)
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Men
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3 (7.9)
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BMI
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<25.5
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10 (26.3)
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25.5–28
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18 (47.4)
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>28
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10 (26.3)
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Smokers
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6 (15.8)
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Residence
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Town
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26 (68.4)
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Country
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12 (31.6)
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Living conditions
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Alone
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11 (28.9)
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As a couple without children
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15 (39.5)
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As a couple with children
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12 (31.6)
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Educational level
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Primary school
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12 (31.6)
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Secondary school
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16 (42.1)
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College
|
8 (21.1)
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Occupation
|
In activity
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8 (21.1)
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Retired
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15 (39.5)
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On sick leave
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15 (39.5)
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Actual or former profession
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Artisan or laborer
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4 (10.5)
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Intermediate occupation
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23 (60.5)
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Executive
|
8 (21.1)
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Does not apply
|
3 (7.9)
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Disease related characteristics
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Type of cancer
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Breast
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33 (86.8)
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Colon
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5 (13.2)
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Length of oral chemotherapy
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<3 cycles
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13 (34.2)
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≥3 cycles
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25 (65.8)
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Reason for discontinuation
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Toxicity
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6 (15.8)
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Disease progression
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9 (23.7)
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