Abstract
Objectives Describe a supportive oncology clinic and its patient population. Identify symptoms that compose psychological, treatment-related, and gastrointestinal clusters within a supportive oncology population. Original Research Background: Multiple symptoms are common and often severe in patients with cancer. Identification of symptoms that cluster may serve to elucidate the pathophysiology of the disease and aid in symptom management. Research Objectives: Our aim was to define symptom clusters occurring among cancer outpatients receiving chemotherapy. Methods: November 2011 through May 2014 completed the Condensed Memorial Symptom Assessment Scale plus a sexual dysfunction structured assessment. Data were collected prospectively from 323 consecutive initial visits. Patients rated from 0-4 how
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