Table 3.
Frequency of Symptoms Rated among “Top 5” (n=50)
| Symptom/Concern | Frequency Ranking |
|---|---|
| Lack of energy (fatigue) | 22 |
| Being able to enjoy life | 15 |
| Worry that my condition will get worse | 15 |
| Being able to sleep well | 13 |
| Nausea | 13 |
| Shortness of breath | 13 |
| A good appetite | 12 |
| Being able to think clearly | 12 |
| Being able to breathe easily | 11 |
| Being able to enjoy the things I usually do for fun | 9 |
| Experiencing significant pain (bone pain) in certain areas of my body | 9 |
| (Threshold for ≥ chance selection = 8.9) | |
| Being content with the quality of my life right now | 8 |
| Worry about dying | 8 |
| Being able to swallow naturally and easily | 7 |
| Pain | 7 |
| Because of my physical condition, having trouble meeting the needs of my family | 6 |
| Losing hope in the fight against my illness | 6 |
| Feeling ill | 5 |
| Feeling sad | 5 |
| Tightness in my chest | 5 |
| Weight loss | 5 |
| Being able to work (include work at home) | 4 |
| Being forced to spend time in bed | 4 |
| Coughing | 4 |
| Coughing up blood | 4 |
| Satisfaction with my sex life | 3 |
| Feeling nervous | 2 |