| Statement | No. (%) of responses* | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 mo n = 34 | 4–6 months n = 31 (41 responses*) | |
| I would strongly prefer to continue on opioids because they provide significant relief from dyspnea | 8 (24) | 12 (29) |
| I would strongly prefer to continue on opioids because they provide significant improvement in my quality of life | 13 (38) | 9 (22) |
| I would prefer to continue on opioids because they provide significant relief from dyspnea | 1 (3) | 7 (17) |
| I would prefer to continue on opioids because they provide significant improvement in my quality of life | 8 (24) | 10 (24) |
| I do not have any feelings or preferences one way or another for continuing on opioids or not | 3 (8) | 3 (7) |
| I would prefer to be tapered off opioids | 0 | 0 |
| I would strongly prefer to be tapered off opioids | 1 (3) | 0 |
*Some patients provided more than one response.