Patients (n=104) Companions (n=65)
Gender
Male 60 21
Female 44 44
Education
Short (7-13 years) 33 23
Medium (14-16 years) 37 26
Long (17+) 21 16
Age
<40 19 11
40-60 19 22
60-80 56 29
>80 10 3
Ward
Lung cancer 30 24
Urological cancer 36 17
Malign melanoma 38 24
Civil status
Single 24 6
In a relationship 80 59
Brought at least one companion
Yes 48 -
No 56 -
Type of companion
Spouse - 44
Adult children - 15
Parents - 2
Friends or other family - 4