Question
My mother has advanced ovarian cancer. The uterus, ovaries, and large Omentum have all been surgically removed. She is now preparing for formal chemotherapy, with the regimen being PT. What are the potential side effects of the chemotherapy regimen?
Answer
Gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea and vomiting are common side effects of chemotherapy. To prevent nausea caused by chemotherapy, antiemetic drugs can be used before the chemotherapy drugs are administered. Additionally, symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and hair loss may occur after radiation and chemotherapy. The use of traditional Chinese medicine in cancer reversal therapy can have a bidirectional regulatory effect on gastrointestinal function, promoting gastrointestinal motility and reducing stomach gas. These are potential side effects that may occur with the chemotherapy regimen.