Table 2 Common side effects (SE) experienced by cancer patients, n = 126

Side effect

n

%

 Fatigue

81

64.3

 Hair loss

61

48.4

 Constipation/diarrhea

57

45.2

 Pain

44

34.9

 Appetite loss

42

33.3

 Memory/concentration

40

31.7

 Nausea/vomiting

39

31.0

 Sleep problems

32

25.4

 Nerve problem

28

22.2

 Depression/anxiety

25

19.8

 Mouth/throat problem

22

17.5

 Swelling

21

16.7

 Fertility

15

11.9

 Flu-like symptoms

13

10.3

 Infection

8

6.3

 Bleeding/bruising

7

5.6

 Delirium/confusion

6

4.8

Number of SE

n

%

 11–15

10

7.9

 6–10

35

27.8

 1–5

63

50.0

 0

18

14.3