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KMID : 1104820150030020076
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Journal of Digestive Cancer Research
2015 Volume.3 No. 2 p.76 ~ p.81
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Management of Gastrointestinal Side Effect During Chemotherapy
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Jung Jin-Tae
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Abstract
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Gastrointestinal side effects including nausea and vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, oral mucositis and colitis, and hepatotoxicity are common occurrence during chemotherapy. Often they result in unplanned admission and interruption of scheduled therapy. Additionally they have a negative influence on patient’s therapeutic outcome and quality of life. The assessment of gastrointestinal side effects is dependent on clinician assignment of a grade established by the National Cancer Institute Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events. Continued interest of gastrointestinal side effects has allowed identifying patients at higher risk and providing effective treatments to relieve painful symptom. Finally, proper prevention and management of chemotherapy-induced gastrointestinal side effects will be needed to improve patient’s survival and quality of life.
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KEYWORD
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Chemotherapy, Gastrointestinal side effect, Management
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