Investigators analyzed data from 12,433 patients who underwent ambulatory cancer surgery and completed 110,936 surveys on symptom severity and interference. Pain severity was highest on postoperative days 1-3, but gradually improved, with moderate initial fatigue that rarely reached severe levels. Nausea was common, while vomiting and shortness of breath were less frequent. These findings provide valuable insight for enhancing patient education and improving clinical care based on patient-reported outcomes.
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