Management of nausea and vomiting in patients with advanced cancer at the end of life
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Management of nausea and vomiting in patients with advanced cancer at the end of life

Amanda Webb Macmillan clinical nurse specialist, Palliative care, Mount Vernon Cancer Centre, East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust, Northwood, England

The prevalence of nausea and vomiting in patients with advanced cancer varies, but it generally increases towards the end of life. Nausea and vomiting can be distressing and debilitating for patients, and can affect quality of life significantly. This article discusses the assessment of nausea and vomiting, current understanding of the emetic pathways, and pharmacological management of nausea and vomiting in patients with advanced cancer at the end of life.

Nursing Standard. 32, 10, 53-63. doi: 10.7748/ns.2017.e10993

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amanda.webb7@nhs.net

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None declared

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Received: 24 August 2017

Accepted: 19 September 2017

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