Table 5: Factors affecting treatment decisions.

Factors Affecting Decision Making

 (in order of influence)

Mean Rank (SD)

1. Disease stage

8.8 (2.33)

2. ECOG PS

8.33 (2.16)

3. Chronological Age

6.33 (2.82)

4. Functional Status (ADL/IADL)

5.33 (3.33)

5. Comorbidities

5.07 (2.99)

6. Cognition

4.8 (2.88)

7. Psychological Status

4.73 (3.06)

8. Objective physical performance

4.27 (2.4)

9. Social support status

4.13 (2.83)

10. Nutritional status

3.93 (2.81)

11. Polypharmacy

3.53 (2.61)