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Table 4 Ranking of the intensity of most frequently reported symptoms

From: Analysis of the unmet needs of Palestinian advanced cancer patients and their relationship to emotional distress: results from a cross-sectional study

Rank

AQSA items

Moderate or severe

Number (%)

1

Fatigue/Tiredness

360 (95.0%)

3

Anxiety

346 (91.3%)

2

Pain

331 (87.3%)

4

Depression

318 (83.9%)

5

Loss of appetite

315 (83.1%)

6

Confusion

301 (79.4%)

8

Drowsiness

299 (78.9%)

7

Insomnia

298 (78.6%)

9

Nausea/Vomiting

274 (72.3%)

10

Dry mouth

266 (70.7%)

11

Shortness of breath

265 (69.9%)

  1. AQSA Arabic Questionnaire for Symptom Assessment