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Nausea and vomiting

The expulsion of the gastric contents is usually preceded by nausea. Here are the recommendations from the Catalan Institute of Oncology.

Mucositis

Mucositis is an inflammation of the mucosa inside the mouth that leads to the appearance of oral sores or canker sores. Here are the recommendations from the Catalan Institute of Oncology.

Loss of appetite

Loss of appetite is medically called anorexia. Here are the recommendations from the Catalan Institute of Oncology.

Dysphagia to solids

It is the difficulty in swallowing solid food. Here are the recommendations of the Catalan Institute of Oncology.

Dysphagia to liquids

This is the difficulty in swallowing liquid food. Here are the recommendations of the Catalan Institute of Oncology.

Dysgeusia

You may notice a decrease in the taste of some foods or notice a metallic taste. Here are the recommendations from the Catalan Institute of Oncology.

Diarrhoea

It is characterised by an increase in the frequency of bowel movements and a decrease in consistency. Here are the recommendations of the Catalan Institute of Oncology.

Constipation

Constipation is defined as a decrease in the number of bowel movements or difficulty in passing stools. Here are the recommendations from the Catalan Institute of Oncology.