What is Chemotherapy

Chemotherapy is the use of chemical substances to treat disease. Broadly, most chemotherapeutic drugs work by impairing mitosis (cell division), effectively targeting fast-dividing...

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Has anyone experienced severe stomach bloating and heartburn related to chemo treatments, but then not being able to belch or pass gas to relieve the bloating? My stomach usually feels hard as a piece of steel or something. If so, does anyone have any good remedies for this problem? Thanks for responding if you do.
Posted on 09/22/09, 01:09 pm
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Reply #1 - 10/19/09  10:18am
" Hi,

I don't know what chemo you are on but kmow some can cause bloating.

http://www.chemocare.com

is a website where you can look up chemotherapies and also has good information. Hope you find some help. Are you holding fluid by an chance? This can cause bloating.

Best wishes "

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