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Decadron, Taxotere cause abdominal cramps?

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Question from Mew: I wanted to know if Decadron causes the severe abdominal cramps, or is that Taxotere?: Answer —Neal Slatkin, M.D.: The truth is, I guess it could be either. People receiving Decadron on a chronic basis can certainly develop abdominal cramping, gastritis, or even ulceration. But that typically occurs only with chronic dosing, not with Decadron as it is most commonly used for short periods of time, as anti-nausea medication. So, my best guess is, it's probably the Taxotere.

On Wednesday, January 21, 2004, our Ask-the-Expert Online Conference was called Pain Management: Getting the Relief YOU Need. Neal Slatkin, M.D., Michelle Rhiner, N.P. and moderator Jennifer Griggs, M.D., M.P.H. answered your questions about the best ways to deal with the physical pain and discomforts associated with breast cancer and breast cancer treatment.

The materials presented in these conferences do not necessarily reflect the views of breastcancer.org. A qualified healthcare professional should be consulted before using any therapeutic product or regimen discussed. All readers should verify all information and data before employing any therapies described here.

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Neal Slatkin, M.D. is director of supportive care services and associate professor in the department of neurology at the City of Hope Cancer Center in Duarte, California.

Michelle Rhiner, N.P. is patient coordinator and department manager in the department of supportive care and palliative medicine at the City of Hope Cancer Center.

Jennifer Griggs, M.D., M.P.H. is a medical oncologist specializing in the treatment of breast cancer, with a a special interest in cancer survivorship, patient-physician communication, and quality of care for women with breast cancer.