Gastrointestinal complications are a common occurrence in patients receiving oncologic therapy. These complications can be severe or even life-threatening and, therefore, require prompt diagnosis and treatment. This Review discusses some of the most common gastrointestinal complications associated with oncologic therapy, including esophagitis, diarrhea, radiation proctitis and drug hepatotoxicity. The diagnosis and symptoms of the complications are discussed, together with current concepts relating to their treatment.
- Marta Davila
- Robert S Bresalier