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Why does chemo (cancer) cause vomiting?

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Chemo side effects: Not all chemotherapy causes nausea and vomiting. Those that do , do via stimulation of the vomiting center in the brain. We fortunately have drugs capable of protecting that area and preventing vomiting but to be effective in preventing nausea/vomiting, must be given at least 30 minutes before one receives chemotherapy.

Answered 4/9/2014

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