Patient | Patient perceived rate of change | Doctor estimated prognosis | Actual survival |
---|---|---|---|
1 | Days | weeks | 32 days |
2 | Weeks | weeks | 35 days |
3 | Weeks | weeks | 33 days |
4 | Weeks | short months | 44 days |
5 | Months | months | 40 days |
6 | Months | months | 40 days |
7 | Days | months | 70 days |
8 | stable | months | 154 days |
The study needs repeating with greater numbers of patients to further research this area.