A Study on Occurrence of Gastro Intestinal Disturbances Related to Cancer Therapy Among Patients with Cancer in Selected Hospitals at Mangaluru
Journal Title: PARIPEX-Indian Journal of Research - Year 2016, Vol 5, Issue 11
Abstract
Aim: To assess gastro intestinal disturbances related to cancer therapy among patients with cancer in selected hospital at Mangalore. Materials and methods: A descriptive design study was conducted from February 1st to February 28th. A purposive sampling technique was used to select 100 patients receiving cancer therapy, 50 in chemotherapy and 50 patients receiving radiation therapy. The subjects were asked to rate their gastro intestinal and associated symptom on MSAS as they experience after cancer therapy. The data analyzed through descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: The finding of the study shows that the incidence of cancer was more in the age group of patient between 41-50 yrs. In chemo therapy most commonly occurred GI symptoms were change in food taste, dry mouth and nausea. Commonly occurred associated symptoms in chemo therapy patients were hair loss, numbness and tingling sensation and difficulty in sleeping. In radiation therapy changes in food taste, lack of appetite and dry mouth were the most commonly reported GI disturbances. Lack of energy, hair loss, skin changes, difficulty in sleeping and weight loss were the common associated symptoms reported by the subjects in radiation therapy group. There is significant association between change in way of food taste with treatment modality (p=0.006), nausea with gender (p=0.019) and presence of co morbidities (p=0.020), feeling bloated with duration of illness (p= 0.024). Conclusion: Findings of the study have shown that there was occurrence of one or more gastro intestinal and associated symptoms in patients receiving cancer therapy.
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MS. MERIN P J, MRS. PREETHI FERNANDES, MR. MANOJ P S
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