anticancer/vomiting

Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) are commonly occurring, which have a negative impact on patient's quality of life and lead to poor compliance with further chemotherapy. In addition, nausea and vomiting can result in dehydration, electrolyte imbalances, anorexia and malnutrition,

Neuroendocrine tumours (NETs) are tumours which arise from cells of the neuroendocrine system, which is the mechanism by which the hypothalamus maintains homeostasis. Neuroendocrine cells secrete hormones, a type of signalling molecule, that play a role in many of the body's different processes

This 12-week open-label study will explore how PF-06946860 is tolerated, the effects of the study drug, the best dose for treatment and how participants with Non Small Cell Lung Cancer and cachexia feel after receiving repeated subcutaneous dosing.During the 12-week treatment period, study drug will

Monotherapy Period For the Monotherapy Period of Study KCP-330-027, patients will be allocated to one of two test formulation treatment arms for once weekly dosing over a period of 3 weeks. A third test formulation of 100-mg oral suspension will be allocated on Week 3 to 6 patients in total out of

Introduction Breast cancer is the most common tumour type in women worldwide. The success of the treatment of breast cancer have improved hence the prevalence of survivors have increased (American Cancer Society). However, experienced side effects from the cancer itself or from cancer treatments is

Chemotherapy has life-threatening or distressing side effects such febrile neutropenia, infections, mucositis, nausea, vomiting, fatigue. Mucositis is defined as inflammatory and/or ulcerative lesions of the oral and/or gastrointestinal tract that can be caused by high dose chemotherapy, Infectious

HCC patients with chronic HBV (+) (HBsAg(+) and IgM anti-HBc (-)), and Child-Pugh A status will be randomized to either the study arm (YIV-906 plus sorafenib) or control arm (placebo plus sorafenib) at ratio of 2:1. Patients will be stratified according to metastatic status (extrahepatic/vascular

Patients with pancreatic cancer suffer from multiple symptoms related to the tumor itself or induced by the chemotherapy. The available supportive therapy is still not able to relief all symptoms that are caused by the malignancy itself as well as by the antineoplastic therapy. Additionally,

Breast Cancer is the most common cancer type in women in New Zealand and has the second highest mortality (Ministry of Health NZ) Many women with early breast cancer still receive chemotherapy, before or after surgery and delayed nausea is a particular challenge. Ensuring tolerable therapy is

The combination of Oxaliplatin and Gemcitabine has synergistic effects on a variety of human cancer cell lines in vitro. Clinically, it has demonstrated activity in other malignancies including lung, and pancreas. In the former study, poor prognosis advanced non-small cell lung cancer patients

Hot flashes are a sensation of sudden onset of body warmth, flushing and sweating. Hot flashes are common side effects of breast cancer treatments and can affect mood and daily life. Medications can help ease hot flashes, but many patients continue to experience symptoms despite these

INTRODUCTION Background Children Cancer in Pakistan: Millions of people are affected by cancer worldwide. Cancer is one of the major health problems in Pakistan . About 8,000 children below 18 year were diagnosed with cancer annually. Most children diagnosed in advance stage . In Pakistan 31%

The advent of robotic approach to laparoscopic surgery has transformed the practice of transabdominal procedures, especially those involving the pelvic region, such as, prostatectomy, hysterectomy, among others. In-line with the advantages of robotic intervention (greater access and precision), the