From: Recruitment of representative samples for low incidence cancer populations: Do registries deliver?
Reason for refusal | n = 102 | % | |
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Survivors did not meet eligibility criteria n = 57 (56%) | Â | Â | Â |
 | Not physically/mentally capable | 12 | 12 |
 | Diagnosis not appropriate | 11 | 11 |
 | <1 year life expectancy | 9 | 8.8 |
 | Survivor did not wish to participate | 7 | 6.8 |
 | Not in same state as registry | 6 | 5.8 |
 | Situation not appropriate | 6 | 5.8 |
 | Too ill | 2 | 1.9 |
 | Doesn't speak English | 2 | 1.9 |
 | Survivor unaware of cancer diagnosis | 2 | 1.9 |
Other reason n = 45 (44%) | Â | Â | Â |
 | Not current patient | 36 | 35 |
 | No reason given | 7 | 6.8 |
 | Clinician did not wish to participate | 2 | 1.9 |