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Nausea and Vomiting (Emesis)

Nausea and Vomiting (Emesis)

Vomiting can also be referred to as emesis, and consists of three stages: nausea is an unpleasant sensation of wanting to vomit; retching is a…

07 Apr 2005

Cancer-related appetite/weight loss

Cancer-related appetite/weight loss

Loss of appetite (anorexia), unexplained weight loss and rapid weight loss can occur as a symptom of cancer, or of cancer treatments like chemotherapy.

07 Apr 2005

Mood Changes/Depression

Mood Changes/Depression

Treatment for depression information, Symptom of manic depression test for mood disorders

07 Apr 2005

Breathlessness in Cancer

Breathlessness in Cancer

Shortness of breath is a common symptom of advanced lung, breast and other cancers, caused by tumours or by treatments. It may cause anxiety and…

07 Apr 2005

Insomnia in Cancer Patients

Insomnia in Cancer Patients

Insomnia or sleep problems are often triggered by stress, and are common in people with depression, anxiety and cancer.

07 Apr 2005

Chemotherapy

Chemotherapy

Chemotherapry treatment and side effects information on chemotherapy and cancer drug medical treatment news.

06 Apr 2005

Biological Therapy (Biotherapy)

Biological Therapy (Biotherapy)

Biological therapy, or biotherapy, immunotherapy or biological response modifiers, are gaining increasing prominence as anti-cancer agents. They may be used either alone or in combination…

06 Apr 2005

Travellers' thrombosis

Travellers' thrombosis

Travellers' thrombosis refers to the formation of blood clots (venous thrombii) in a traveller, typically on long flights when movement is minimal.

30 Mar 2005

Neutropenia

Neutropenia

Neutropenia is a blood condition characterised by low concentration of neutrophils. These are a type of white blood cell which fight infection.

30 Mar 2005