Gastrointestinal side effects of cancer treatments
Mary O’Reilly, Gregory S. Mellotte, Barbara M. Ryan, Anthony O’Connor
Abstract
Cancer survival rates have significantly improved over the last number of years due to advancements in cancer therapies. Unfortunately this has come at a cost. Therapeutic side effects are feared complications of therapy that may result in decreased quality of life and early cessation of the therapy, which can have knock-on effects on outcomes. This article outlines the main gastrointestinal side effects seen with radiation therapy, chemotherapy and immunotherapy, and discusses appropriate investigation and management.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineSide effect (computer science)Gastrointestinal cancerCancerRadiation therapyQuality of life (healthcare)Intensive care medicineChemotherapyCancer therapyCancer survivalOncologyInternal medicineColorectal cancerComputer scienceNursingProgramming languageColorectal Cancer Treatments and StudiesNeutropenia and Cancer InfectionsColorectal and Anal Carcinomas