Purpose/Objectives: To compare differences in the chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) among three groups of women (acupressure, placebo acupressure, and usual care) undergoing chemo-therapy for breast cancer. Design: A multicenter, longitudinal, randomized clinical trial throughout one...

Although nausea and vomiting occur in patients with cancer for various reasons, chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) remains one of the most distressing symptoms associated with cancer therapy. Despite advances in the management of that side effect, patients with cancer receiving...

Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) is a serious adverse effect of chemotherapy that limits patients' physical, mental, and functional capabilities and may cause a delay or cessation of treatment. Antiemetic therapy can reduce the incidence of CINV. Research, using data from visits by...

Transdermal medication delivery systems provide systemic therapy by passive diffusion through the skin. They offer an alternative route of medication administration and may be well suited for patients who are unable to take or retain oral medications. Granisetron transdermal system (Sancuso®,...