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. 2023 Jul 18;7:72. doi: 10.1186/s41687-023-00611-w

Table 3.

Symptoms outlined healthcare professionals in the focus group interviews

Identified symptoms Specialized oncology nurses (n = 4) Senior gynecological oncologists (n = 4)
Fatigue x x
Neuropathy x x
Nausea x x
Dyspnea x
Constipation x x
Symptoms of the flu (sub-febrile, muscle pain) x x
Mucositis x x
Vaginal dryness x x
Myelosuppression (anemia, febrile neutropenia, and thrombocytopenia) x x
Hearing loss/tinnitus x x
Concerns for family and children x
Anxiety x
Depression x x
Fear of death x
Insomnia x
Weight loss x x
Alopecia x x
Nail changes x x
Diarrhea x x
Abdominal pain x
Sensitive mucous membranes x x
Altered body image x
Fear of recurrence x x
Memory x
Post-traumatic stress disorder x
Concentrating x