Incidence and Patterns of Nausea/Vomiting With Combined Chemotherapy and Radiation

A Prospective Study to Evaluate the Incidence and Patterns of Nausea and Vomiting in Patients Receiving Combined Chemotherapy and Radiation

Questionnaire study to observe the incidence and pattern or nausea and vomiting in patients receiving combined chemotherapy and radiation. 83% of patients experience radiation therapy-induced vomiting; significant nausea and vomiting could develop with concurrent chemotherapy despite standard anti-nauseous medication prophylaxis.

Questionnaires will be answered daily on a weekly basis during period of radiation and chemotherapy.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Concurrent radiation and chemotherapy treatment
• Aerodigestive malignancy

Exclusion Criteria:

• Other causes of vomiting (i.e.gastrointestinal obstruction...)