Treatment of the obstruction is typically geared toward palliationor non-curative symptom relief.
Symptoms
The symptoms might be easily missed or attributed to treatments or medication.
Paired with yourcancer diagnosis, stage, and symptoms, the diagnosis is usually unquestionable.
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A nasogastric tubea thin, straw sized and flexible tubecan be inserted into your nose to your stomach.
A palliative stent can also be placed endoscopically to hold the colon open, so feces can pass normally.
you’re free to also discuss intravenous fluids and feeding methods with your healthcare provider.
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