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Why do treatments for cancer cause loss of hair and severe nausea by irritation of the gastrointestinal lining?
Most chemo and radiation treatment is based on the fact that the cancer cell is somewhat more sensitive to the poisons and radiation than the healthy cells. So they poison you ... very exactly.
Skating this close to being killed upsets your body systems a lot, but since the dose is so exactly controlled you get over it but your little buddy cancer cells bite the bullet. Sickness and hair loss is a side effect.
Latest developments use materials that are non-toxic and tasty to the cancer cells so they absorb a lot more than non-cancer cells. Once they're full a triggering agent or light activates the chemicals in the cancer cells. They die. The normal cells didn't build up the same concentration so they live.
All in all not nice. But, between a hard option and no chance at all I've always opted for the best bet to stay in the game.
A little more...Generally speaking, malignant cells reproduce VERY quickly -- moreso than other cells in your body. Chemo is targetted at killing off the fastest growing cells. Besides malignant cells, other fast-reproducing and fast growing cells include hair, finger and toenails, The GI lining, etc. In other words, all the places that chemo hits you.Post-operative chemo and/or radiation are really necessary almost every time. As an example with Breast cancer, a mastectomy with clean margins will yield the patient as being cancer free, but in higher stages of this disorder, not following up with chemo will result in a clonally identical cancer to re-emerge within 5 years about 85% of the time.
Chemo is a difficult phase and it's easy to let people who mean well convince you it's not. The bad news is that chemo is difficult. The good news is that it gets easier and then you're done. It can significantly increase your chances for long-term, non-problematic survival.
What else can I help you with?
Can diarrhea cause bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract?
Yes, diarrhea can sometimes cause bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract due to irritation and inflammation of the lining of the intestines.
What would happen to your stumach without mucus?
Without mucus in your stomach, the acidic gastric juices could damage the delicate lining of your stomach, leading to ulcers or other forms of gastrointestinal irritation. Mucus acts as a protective barrier, preventing these digestive juices from harming the stomach lining.
An irritation to the lining of the duodenum can lead to what?
Duodenal ulcers.
Epithelial lining of the gastrointestinal tract is called what?
The epithelial lining of the gastrointestinal tract is called the mucosa. It is composed of specialized cells that help with absorption, secretion, and protection within the digestive system.
How does one receive mucositis?
Mucositis happens when cancer treatments break down cells lining the intestinal track. You can learn more about Mucositis online at the Wikipedia website.
What is an infection in the lining of the kidney?
This is called a urinary tract infection. This condition can cause irritation of the lining of the bladder, urethra, ureters, and kidneys.
Every When is the lining of the gastrointestinal tract replaced?
The lining of the gastrointestinal tract is constantly undergoing renewal, with the entire lining being replaced approximately every 3-6 days. This rapid turnover is necessary due to the high exposure to potentially damaging substances and mechanical stress in the gut.
What is lamina propria?
The lamina propria is a layer of connective tissue that lies beneath the epithelium in mucous membranes, such as those lining the gastrointestinal tract and respiratory system. It contains blood vessels, lymphatic vessels, and immune cells that help support and protect the mucosal lining.
What is a mucosal break?
A mucosal break refers to a disruption or damage in the protective lining of a mucous membrane, which can occur in various parts of the body like the gastrointestinal tract, respiratory system, or reproductive system. These breaks can lead to inflammation, irritation, and potentially allow for invasion by pathogens.
What is gastrointestinal cancer?
I've done a lot of research into this. I'm not 110% sure but from what I've gathered gastrointestinal cancer can affect so many different parts of the body that you tend to just go with the color associated with that body part's cancer. For example, my dad recently died of gastrointestinal cancer. It hit mostly his colon and his stomach. Colon cancer is blue so I've gone with blue for all the cancer support I do for him. I hope this helps
Is an irritation of the stomach lining an ulcer?
ya,because when the digestive juice which is secreted by our stomach and no food is there to act on it,it touches the lining of our stomach and irritate it
What is gastroenterology oncology?
Gastrointestinal oncology is a broad term that refers to the treatment of several malignant conditions pertinent to digestive organs and the gastrointestinal tract. The diseases Treatable with Gastrointestinal oncology include: Esophageal Cancer Gallbladder Cancer Pancreatic Cancer Bile Duct Cancer Colorectal Cancer Primary Liver Cancer Gastrointestinal Carcinoid Tumors Stomach (Gastric) Cancer There are mainly four stages of stomach cancer which include: Stage I: At stage one, the cancerous mass is only limited to the top layer of tissues lining the stomach or esophagus. The tumor may also spread to a few neighboring lymph nodes. Stage II: At this stage, the cancer tumor spreads deeper and reaches to the stomach or esophagus’s muscle layer. Moreover, the cancer cells may also advance to more lymph nodes. Stage III: At this stage, cancer cells grow to all layers of the stomach or esophagus. They may also reach extensively to lymph nodes and nearby organs. Stage IV: This is an advanced stage where cancer has spread to all distant areas of the body.
