A table to demonstrate responses between specialties
| Possible response | Oncology | Palliative Medicine |
|---|---|---|
|
With treatment you have a 50% chance of surviving twelve months |
18% |
14% |
|
Treatment will double your life expectancy |
8% |
7% |
|
The new treatment is a ‘game changer’ |
2% |
7% |
|
Treatment will increase your life expectancy by six months |
38% |
29% |
|
75% of patients will respond to treatment |
34% |
43% |