Descriptive and Preliminary Analyses
Baseline visits were completed within six months of completing tumor-directed treatment (M =3.39 months, SD=1.78 months, range = 2 weeks-6.9 months). Time 2 visits occurred an average of 13.1 months after baseline (SD = 1.72 months, range = 10.3 – 17.7 months).
Table 1 summarizes the sample’s demographic characteristics at baseline. The majority of BT participants were male (74.5%), and the majority of ST participants were female (61.8%). A majority of both BT and ST were white (74.5% and 61.8% respectively) and non-Hispanic (82.4% and 73.5% respectively). The most common treatment modality was surgical resection only for both BT and ST (33.3% and 35.3%, respectively). Other treatment combinations are provided in Table 1. There were no differences in age, sex, or ethnicity for participants who only completed the baseline evaluation versus those who completed both baseline and follow-up. There was a significant difference in the ethnicity of BT participants who completed baseline only versus baseline and follow-up, however this difference is likely explained by relapse status. Three of the four BT participants who identified as Asian relapsed or passed away between
Indices of SIP and self-reported peer relationships did not change over time for either BT or ST. Self-reported peer relationships was in the average range overall, however 32.6% of BT had a score one standard deviation below average versus 15.6% of ST.