Chemotherapy is often used to treat various cancers; however, nausea and vomiting (CINV) are common side effects that can seriously interfere with the daily life of a patient.
What most patients do not realize is that CINV is preventable.
Using CINV prevention in the first week of chemotherapy effectively reduces the risk of CINV occurring in the subsequent chemotherapy cycles.
The Cancer Information Charity Foundation (CICF) conducted an online survey in the third quarter of 2022. It asked 162 cancer patients aged 18 to 70 about the side effects of CINV and their understanding and awareness of preventative drugs.
A total of 86 percent of the respondents had received chemotherapy in the past three years, of which 71 percent were female….