MBC treatment aims to extend life but also comes with side effects that can impact quality of life. There are ways to manage the different types of side effects so that you can live the best life possible.
This month, we begin a series about the different kinds of side effects and advice from experts about how they can be managed, starting with digestive system side effects. Side effect management is an active area of study in clinical trials. Enrolling in a clinical trial that is studying better ways to prevent or reduce side effects may help you have a higher quality of life and may help people in the future.
Visit the links below for ways to manage digestive system side effects of cancer treatment and for clinical trials that are studying ways to manage side effects.
Managing Digestive System Side Effects of Chemotherapy
- Naturopathic Doctor, Dr. Becky Nd (video): Dr. Becky Describes ways to manage chemotherapy-induced nausea, diarrhea, and constipation
- Affiliated Oncologists: This oncology practice suggests ways to manage nausea and vomiting
- Faith Addiss, RN: Ms. Addiss describes ways to manage mouth sores caused by chemotherapy
Managing Digestive System Side Effects of Immunotherapy
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center: Gastroenterologist Dr. David Faleck explains digestive system side effects of immunotherapy drugs, ways to treat these problems, and ongoing research about these side effects
MBC Clinical Trials
- Metastatic Trial Search: Trials for Digestive System Side Effects
- Metastatic Trial Search: Trials for Managing Side Effects
Last Modified on December 2, 2024