TABLE III.
Adverse effects during treatment of 88 patients at Princess Margaret Hospital
| Adverse effect | Frequency [n (%a)] |
|---|---|
| Fatigue | 31 (35) |
| Neuropathy | 21 (24) |
| Peripheral edema | 15 (17) |
| Nail changes | 12 (14) |
| Gastrointestinal (nausea, vomiting, diarrhea) | 9 (10) |
| Taste changes | 7 (8) |
| Febrile neutropenia | 7 (8) |
| Tearing | 5 (6) |
| Alopecia | 5 (6) |
| Shortness of breath | 5 (6) |
| Neutropenia | 4 (5) |
| Mucositis | 3 (3) |
| Myalgia | 3 (3) |
| Thrombocytopenia | 2 (2) |
| Anemia | 2 (2) |
| Neutropenic sepsis | 1 (1) |
| Dizziness | 1 (1) |
| Allergic reaction | 0 |
a
Total exceeds 100% because more than one adverse effect may have been experienced in each case.