Open AccessChemotherapy‐Induced Nausea and Vomiting: Time for More Emphasis on Nausea?
Author(s) -
Ng Terry L.,
Hutton Brian,
Clemons Mark
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
the oncologist
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.176
H-Index - 164
eISSN - 1549-490X
pISSN - 1083-7159
DOI - 10.1634/theoncologist.2014-0438
Subject(s) - antiemetic , medicine , nausea , chemotherapy induced nausea and vomiting , vomiting , intensive care medicine , chemotherapy , quality of life (healthcare) , anesthesia , nursing
Despite advances in antiemetic therapy, chemotherapy‐induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) remains the most feared and expected side effect of chemotherapy. Optimization of antiemetic therapy is important because CINV can lead to reduced quality of life, increased use of health care resources, and compromised treatment adherence. The evidence illustrates how antiemetic recommendations have evolved and raises ongoing issues and controversies in the management of CINV.