Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting

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Modem chemotherapy provides meaningful palliation for cancer and even cures some forms. Unfortunately, it causes numerous adverse reactions. Nausea and vomiting are the most feared and debilitating for many patients; in fact, some patients refuse potentially beneficial chemotherapy to avoid these side effects. The authors discuss antiemetic drugs that are often effective in alleviating discomfort, especially when used in combination.

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Syed Bilgrami

Syed Bilgrami, MD Barbara G. Fallon, MD Dr Bilgrami is a fellow in hematology and oncology and Dr Fallon is assistant professor of medicine, University of Connecticut School of Medicine, Farmington. Both are members of the section of hematology/oncology, St Francis Hospital and Medical Center, Hartford, Connecticut.

Barbara G. Fallon

Syed Bilgrami, MD Barbara G. Fallon, MD Dr Bilgrami is a fellow in hematology and oncology and Dr Fallon is assistant professor of medicine, University of Connecticut School of Medicine, Farmington. Both are members of the section of hematology/oncology, St Francis Hospital and Medical Center, Hartford, Connecticut.