Alternative Methods to Treat Nausea and Vomiting from Cancer Chemotherapy. (8th November 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Sheikhi, Mohammad Ali; Ebadi, Ahmad; Talaeizadeh, Abdolhassan; Rahmani, Hossein
• Other Names: Lorusso Vito Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Chemotherapy research and practice. Volume 2015(2015)
• Publication Date: 2015-11-08
• Subjects: Chemotherapy -- Periodicals; Drug Therapy; Pharmaceutical Preparations; Chemotherapy; Electronic journals; Periodical; Periodicals; Fulltext; Internet Resources; Periodicals; 615.58
• DOI: 10.1155/2015/818759
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-2107

Abstract

Abstract : Chemotherapy Induced Nausea and Vomiting (CINV) is among the most intensive side effects and critical concerns for patients with cancer. Most of these patients experience nausea and vomiting after chemotherapy. Sometimes, this is so annoying that it may prevent them from continuing the therapy. With the recent advances, a variety of therapeutic methods are innovated and applied to control CINV. Among them, the main methods include medicinal therapy, relaxation, and herbal therapy. Yet, using dexamethasone together with massage therapy and ginger is identified as the most effective method.