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The ASCO/ONS Chemotherapy Administration Safety Standards are intended to reduce the risk of error when providing adult patients with chemotherapy, and to provide a framework for best practices in cancer care.
A number of different types of cutaneous reactions that affect the skin, hair, and nails can occur with cancer treatment.
Cancer treatment-related hot flashes may also be referred to as hot flushes, vasomotor symptoms, night sweats, and menopausal symptoms.
Radiodermatitis is the integumentary system's response to exposure to ionizing radiation, which can range from erythematous rash to desquamation and necrosis.
Constipation can occur with cancer-related bowel occlusion, immobility or dehydration, and as a result of medication, including opioids.
Radiation-induced diarrhea is seen most often with radiation to abdominal and pelvic fields.
Gastrointestinal side effects with immunotherapy can manifest as diarrhea, abdominal pain, or melena.
Anorexia is the involuntary loss of appetite that has been reported to be as high as 80% in patients with various types of late-stage cancers.
Lymphedema is the accumulation of lymph fluid that obstructs the flow of the lymphatic system, causing persistent swelling of the affected body part.