Table 3.
Problems experienced during or after chemotherapy (n=90)
| Problem | Exercise group (n=30), n (%) | Cold application group (n=30), n (%) | Control group (n=30), n (%) | Total (n=90), n (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dizziness | 3 (10.0) | 2 (6.7) | 3 (10.0) | 8 (8.9) |
| Loss of balance | 3 (10.0) | 2 (6.7) | 1 (3.3) | 6 (6.7) |
| Fall | 1 (3.3) | 0 | 0 | 1 (1.1) |
| Cold sensitivity | 9 (30.0) | 5 (16.7) | 4 (13.3) | 18 (20.0) |
| Tingle | 27 (90.0) | 23 (76.7) | 25 (83.3) | 75 (83.3) |
| Numbness | 22 (73.3) | 16 (53.3) | 13 (43.3) | 51 (56.7) |
| Burning | 5 (16.7) | 4 (13.3) | 9 (30.0) | 18 (20.0) |
| Swallowing difficulty | 2 (6.7) | 0 | 0 | 2 (2.2) |
| Weakness | 18 (60.0) | 13 (43.3) | 15 (50.0) | 46 (51.1) |