Gan to kagaku ryoho. Cancer & chemotherapy
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Gan To Kagaku Ryoho · Jul 1990
[Palliative therapy in cancer. 3. Palliation of the symptoms from a malignant tumor (1)].
Most of the symptoms from a malignant tumor are caused by local invasion by the tumor, or obstruction, either at the site of the primary disease or by metastases. However, tumors can produce symptoms at a remote site. Patients with gastrointestinal malignancy may present with symptoms which include dysphagia, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, bleeding and ascites. ⋯ The aim of therapy is to evacuate the fluid and induce pleural adhesion. One of the sad situations that we have to face is the patient with recurrent cancer which complains of various symptoms. The relief of symptoms is the most important palliative therapy to them.