title: The gastrointestinal symptoms of advanced cancer.
abstract: The commonest gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms in advanced cancer are reviewed with reference to definition, pathophysiology, etiology, prevalence, severity, and management. Observation or reporting of such symptoms must lead to consideration of the multi-faceted pathophysiology. Careful assessment and an analytical detailed approach are the keystones of effective management.
authors.affiliation: Harry R Horvitz Center For Palliative Medicine, Taussig Cancer Center, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, 9500 Euclid Avenue-R-35, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Komurcu
authors.forename: K A
authors.initials: KA
authors.lastname: Nelson
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Walsh
mesh_terms: D000367:Age Factors; D005767:Gastrointestinal Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000150:complications*; D010166:Palliative Care; D011379:Prognosis; D011788:Quality of Life; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D012737:Sex Factors