Gastrointestinal Side Effects
GI side effects are those that affect your gastrointestinal system and include nausea and vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, flatulence, mucositis and loss of appetite.
Constipation
An overview of the causes and treatment of constipation.
Diarrhea
Information about diarrhea and treatments, including tips for managing diarrhea with dietary changes.
Flatulence (Passing Gas)
Flatulence is the act of passing gas. It can be an uncomfortable side effect of cancer and its treatment.
Hemorrhoids
Hemorrhoids are swollen blood vessels around your anus or in the lower rectum that are common and often easily treated.
Immunotherapy Side Effect: Colitis
Colitis is inflammation of the colon that can be a side effect of immunotherapy. Symptoms of colitis are diarrhea, blood or mucus in stool, black or tarry stool, severe pain, and fever.
Loss of Appetite
Loss of appetite is when you do not feel hungry, or you have no desire or interest in eating. This can be a side effect of some treatments for cancer or from the cancer itself. This handout offers tips for coping with a loss of appetite from cancer and cancer therapy.
Mucositis
Information about oral mucositis (mouth sores) related to cancer treatments, tips for managing and treatments for mucositis.
Nausea and Vomiting
Nausea is a "sick" or "queasy" feeling in your stomach. Vomiting or "throwing up" often goes along with nausea. Several different aspects of cancer care can cause nausea. This handout answers questions about nausea and vomiting and offers tips for coping with this side effect.
Thrush
Thrush is a type of yeast infection caused by an overgrowth of a fungus called Candida. Learn the symptoms of thrush, how it is diagnosed, and how to prevent thrush.
Jaundice
This article has information about jaundice, a condition that causes your skin and the white part of your eyes to turn yellow.