Principles of Fistula and Stoma Management Dorothy B. Doughty A significant number of patients with solid tumors involving the abdominal organs have surgically created stomas or spontaneously occurring fistulas. Palliative…
Lymphedema Vaughan Keeley For patients with cancer, lymphedema can occur as an aftermath of treatment or it can be a feature of advanced disease. Lymphedema of the arm is a…
Management of Pressure Ulcers and Fungating Wounds Frank D. Ferris Skin is one of the vital human organs. It has a highly developed physiology and several essential functions in the…
Oral Manifestations and Complications of Cancer Therapy Jane M. Fall-Dickson Ann M. Berger Oral Complications The effectiveness of standard cancer treatments targeted at improving cure rates, extending survival, or providing…
Hiccups and Other Gastrointestinal Symptoms Nabeel Sarhill Fade Mahmoud Gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms are commonly seen in patients with cancer, regardless of the disease site. These symptoms are experienced during the…
Diagnosis and Management of Ascites Jay R. Thomas Charles F. von Gunten Epidemiology Ascites, the accumulation of fluid in the abdomen, is common in patients with certain types of end-stage…
Bowel Obstruction Douglas J. Schwartzentruber Matthew Lublin Richard B. Hostetter Background Gastrointestinal symptoms in patients with cancer are quite common. These include xerostomia, dysphagia, anorexia, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and constipation….
Diarrhea, Malabsorption, and Constipation Sebastiano Mercadante Diarrhea Diarrhea is a common complication in the cancer population, occurring in 5–10% of patients with advanced disease. Women are more likely to have…
Chronic Nausea and Vomiting Shalini Dalal Gayatri Palat Eduardo Bruera Chronic nausea and vomiting are common symptoms in patients with advanced cancer and when present are associated with great distress,…
