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Diarrhea in Cancer

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Diarrhea in Cancer

Aka: Diarrhea in Cancer, Diarrhea in Terminally Ill Patients, Cancer Related Diarrhea

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Diagnosis
1. Identify a cause!
2. Often associated with radiotherapy near bowel
3. Anticipate radiotherapy related Diarrhea for 1-2 weeks
Management
1. Diphenoxylate
2. Loperamide
3. Codeine

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