From: Symptom burden among patients with Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC): content for a symptom index
Item | Patient Ratings | Clinician Ratings | ||||
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 | Localized | Metastatic | Total | Nurse | Physician | Total |
PAIN | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â |
   I have pain | 2.4 | 1.8 | 2.1 | 3.8 | 4.0 | 3.9 |
   Pain interfered with my daily activities | 2.0 | 1.8 | 1.9 | 3.8 | 3.2 | 3.5 |
   I have pain in my back | 2.0 | 1.1 | 1.5 | 2.4 | 2.6 | 2.5 |
   I have discomfort or pain in my stomach area | 1.7 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 2.6 | 1.8 | 2.2 |
BREATHING | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â |
   I have been short of breath | 0.7 | 2.5 | 1.7 | 3.8 | 3.0 | 3.3 |
WEAKNESS | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â |
   I have felt weak | 2.2 | 2.8 | 2.5 | 4.0 | 3.6 | 3.8 |
MOOD | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â |
   I worry that my condition will get worse | 3.0 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.6 | 2.4 | 3.0 |
   I have emotional ups and downs | 2.6 | 2.2 | 2.4 | 3.6 | 1.6 | 2.6 |
   I feel depressed | 2.6 | 2.0 | 2.3 | 3.6 | 1.8 | 2.7 |
   I am able to enjoy life2 | 2.2 | 2.8 | 2.5 | 3.8 | 3.0 | 3.4 |
SLEEP | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â |
   I have had trouble sleeping | 2.5 | 2.1 | 2.3 | 3.6 | 2.4 | 3.0 |
WEIGHT LOSS | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â |
   I am losing weight | 1.4 | 2.0 | 1.7 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 3.6 |
COGNITIVE | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â |
   I have difficulty remembering things | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 3.5 | 2.0 | 2.7 |
   I have trouble concentrating | 1.7 | 2.1 | 1.9 | 3.5 | 2.0 | 2.7 |
FATIGUE | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â |
   I feel fatigued | 2.3 | 2.0 | 2.2 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 |
   I have a lack of energy | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 3.8 | 3.2 | 3.4 |
   I feel tired | 2.3 | 2.1 | 2.2 | 3.8 | 3.0 | 3.3 |
   I have trouble starting things because I am tired | 1.7 | 2.1 | 1.9 | 3.0 | 2.0 | 2.5 |
   I have trouble finishing things because I am tired | 1.9 | 2.4 | 2.2 | 3.0 | 2.0 | 2.5 |
APPETITE | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â |
   I have lacked appetite | 1.5 | 1.9 | 1.7 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 |
   I have a good appetite3 | 2.5 | 3.1 | 2.8 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 3.2 |
INCONTINENCE (BOWEL OR BLADDER) | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â |
   I have control of my bowels4 | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.2 | 1.6 | 1.9 |
   I have trouble moving my bowels | 1.6 | 1.3 | 1.5 | 3.6 | 2.2 | 2.9 |
   I urinate more frequently than usual5 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 2.2 | 1.6 | 1.9 |
   I have difficulty urinating | 1.6 | 1.2 | 1.4 | 2.4 | 1.6 | 2.0 |
OTHER SYMPTOMS | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â |
   I have had chills | 1.4 | 1.8 | 1.6 | 3.4 | 2.6 | 3.0 |
   I have had fevers | 1.3 | 1.5 | 1.4 | 3.8 | 3.0 | 3.4 |
   I have had sweats6 | 1.2 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 3.8 | 3.2 | 3.5 |
   I feel lightheaded | 1.6 | 1.7 | 1.6 | 2.8 | 2.6 | 2.7 |
   I am bothered by blood in my urine7 | n/a | n/a | n/a | 2.0 | 2.8 | 2.4 |