Table 2 Dimensions explored in the interview guide

1. Information about the health condition, right / desire to know

2. Dignity, respect

3. Autonomy (physical and functional)

4. Depression, anxiety

5. Tiredness/drowsiness

6. Respiratory distress

7. Pain

8. Nutrition, appetite

9. Nausea/vomiting

10. Other digestive problems: constipation/diarrhoea

11. Distress, fear

12. Spiritual needs and believes

13. Financial issues

14. Administrative issues

15. Family and concern about their future