Table 3 Symptoms outlined healthcare professionals in the focus group interviews

Fatigue

x

x

Neuropathy

x

x

Nausea

x

x

Dyspnea

x

Constipation

x

x

Symptoms of the flu (sub-febrile, muscle pain)

x

x

Mucositis

x

x

Vaginal dryness

x

x

Myelosuppression (anemia, febrile neutropenia, and thrombocytopenia)

x

x

Hearing loss/tinnitus

x

x

Concerns for family and children

x

Anxiety

x

Depression

x

x

Fear of death

x

Insomnia

x

Weight loss

x

x

Alopecia

x

x

Nail changes

x

x

Diarrhea

x

x

Abdominal pain

x

Sensitive mucous membranes

x

x

Altered body image

x

Fear of recurrence

x

x

Memory

x

Post-traumatic stress disorder

x

Concentrating

x