From: Experiencing neutropenia: Quality of life interviews with adult cancer patients
Patient-nominated Physical Complaint | Frequency Per Interview (N = 100) n (%) | Frequency Per Patient (N = 34) n (%) |
---|---|---|
Tired, fatigued, exhausted, weak, feeling "drained" | 69 (69%) | 31 (91%) |
Sleep interruption (eg, onset insomnia, waking) | 19 (19%) | 14 (41%) |
Muscle aches, feeling achy, swollen joints | 16 (16%) | 13 (38%) |
Pain | 15 (15%) | 10 (29%) |
Cough, sore throat, mucous in throat, problems swallowing | 10 (10%) | 8 (24%) |
Reduced sexual activity (eg, too tired for sex) | 9 (9%) | 6 (18%) |
Change in taste of foods | 7 (7%) | 6 (18%) |
Decreased appetite | 7 (7%) | 7 (21%) |
Diarrhea | 7 (7%) | 6 (18%) |
Stomach upset, cramping | 7 (7%) | 7 (21%) |
Mouth Sores | 6 (6%) | 6 (18%) |
Nausea | 5 (5%) | 5 (15%) |
Skin problems (rash, skin breaking out, dry skin) | 5 (5%) | 3 (9%) |