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Commonly Reported Symptoms and Side Effects Among Focus Group Participants, by Race (N=22)
| Black (n = 10) | White (n = 12) | |
|---|---|---|
| Symptom/Side Effect | ||
| Hair Loss | 7 | 7 |
| Skin Toxicity/Rash | 5 | 4 |
| Pain | 5 | 2 |
| Poor Concentration/Forgetfulness (“Chemo Brain”) | 5 | 4 |
| Emotional Distress (e.g., Anxiety, Anger, Fear, Sadness) | 4 | 6 |
| Hot Flashes | 3 | 4 |
| Nail Darkening/Falling Off | 3 | 4 |
| Diarrhea | 3 | 1 |
| Nausea/Vomiting | 2 | 3 |
| Fatigue | 2 | 4 |
| Loss of Appetite | 2 | 2 |
| Lymphedema | 2 | 2 |
| Neuropathy | 2 | 1 |
