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How Can Esophagus Cancer Chemotherapy Causing Nausea Be Controlled?
My uncle was just diagnosed with a tumor on outside pressing on gullet. He is getting chemo. He was let out of hospital because he could take soup and drinks. Now he is on bottle chemo at home not drip and can only seem to eat ice pops. Is there anything else i can give him though he is very nauiscious. Even water makes him feel sick. Thank you
Tue, 21 Jul 2015
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I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Esophageal cancer and chemotherapy both leads to nause and vomiting. she can take drugs like ondansetrone to control that. Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly.
Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Esophageal cancer and chemotherapy both leads to nause and vomiting. she can take drugs like ondansetrone to control that. Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly.
Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.
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