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Table 2 The most frequent problem list items among the studied patients (n = 550)

From: Is it the time to implement the routine use of distress thermometer among Egyptian patients with newly diagnosed cancer?

Problems List

No. of patients

%

Treatment decision

354

64.4

Worry

258

47.0

Fears

245

44.5

Pain

232

42.2

Dealing with partner

193

35.1

Sleep

178

32.4

Sadness

168

30.5

Nausea

156

28.4

Eating

156

28.4

Depression

147

26.7

Constipation

141

25.6

Child care

133

24.2

Loss of interest

129

23.4

Sexual

125

22.7

Indigestion

124

22.5