Management of cancer symptoms among patients U.S. 2020

This statistic shows the percentage of U.S. adults with cancer that had discussed select treatment options with their doctor for the management of their cancer symptoms in 2020. According to the survey, in 2020, around 19 percent of respondents had discussed prescription opioid use with their doctor.

Percentage of U.S. adults with cancer that had ever discussed select treatments for symptom management with their doctor in 2020

Characteristic	Percentage of respondents
Over the counter pain relievers	27%
Prescription opioids	19%
Vitamins/minerals/herbs	14%
Physical therapy or massage	10%
Antidepresssants	9%
Meditation	9%
Steroids	8%
Medical marijuana	6%
CBD products	6%
Acupuncture	4%
None of these	51%

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Release date

October 2020

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Region

United States

Survey time period

July 21 to September 8, 2020

Number of respondents

around 1,142

Age group

18 years and older

Special properties

respondents that have had cancer

Method of interview

Online survey

Supplementary notes

Original question: "Which of the following methods, if any, has the doctor who is/was managing your cancer care ever talked with you about using to alleviate cancer-related pain, nausea, or other symptoms? Please select all that apply."

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