Table 3.
Symptom occurrence and severity
| Symptoms* | Occurrence % | Severity** Mean (SD) |
|---|---|---|
| Lack of energy | 59.4 | 1.96 (0.73) |
| Pain | 51.8 | 1.83 (0.76) |
| Difficulty sleeping | 47.1 | 1.99 (0.81) |
| Feeling drowsy | 44.4 | 1.86 (0.68) |
| Sweats | 39.9 | 1.97 (0.75) |
| Problems with urination | 37.1 | 1.91 (0.76) |
| Difficulty concentrating | 35.9 | 1.55 (0.69) |
| Feeling irritable | 34.0 | 1.67 (0.71) |
| Itching | 31.9 | 1.90 (0.78) |
| Worrying | 29.7 | 1.89 (0.89) |
| Feeling sad | 26.9 | 1.74 (0.79) |
| Cough | 22.3 | 1.75 (0.76) |
| Changes in skin | 20.0 | 2.24 (0.83) |
| Feeling nervous | 18.4 | 1.68 (0.67) |
| Dry mouth | 17.2 | 1.70 (0.70) |
| Numbness/tingling in hands/feet | 16.5 | 1.80 (0.76) |
| Diarrhea | 17.1 | 1.67 (0.64) |
| Problems with sexual interests or activity | 15.7 | 2.58 (1.06) |
| Constipation | 13.9 | 1.91 (0.75) |
| Dizziness | 11.6 | 1.11 (0.32) |
| “I don't look like myself” | 12.1 | 1.75 (0.85) |
| Shortness of breath | 9.6 | 1.60 (0.63) |
| Nausea | 8.9 | 1.62 (0.65) |
| Lack of appetite | 8.9 | 1.38 (0.51) |
| Feeling bloated | 8.3 | 1.93 (0.73) |
| Weight loss | 7.5 | 1.09 (0.30) |
| Swelling of arms or legs | 5.6 | 2.10 (0.99) |
| Changes in the way food tastes | 4.1 | 1.67 (0.82) |
| Mouth sores | 3.4 | 1.33 (0.82) |
| Vomiting | 1.4 | 2.50 (0.71) |
| Difficulty swallowing | 1.4 | 1.50 (0.71) |
| Hair loss | 0.7 | 1.00 (0.00) |
*
Symptoms in bold face type were included in the factor analyses,
**
Severity scores can range from 1 (mild) to 4 (very severe), SD = standard deviation