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Symptoms/What to Expect

Anorexia / Cachexia / Lack of Appetite / Loss of Weight
Ascites / Abdominal Swelling
Bleeding
Bowel Obstruction
Confusion / Delirium / Hallucinations
Cough
Constipation
Dehydration/hydration/water/thirst/drinking
Diarrhea
Difficulty Swallowing / Dysphagia
Drowsiness / Fatigue
Edema / Lymphedema / General Swelling
Hypercalcemia
Hiccoughs
Loss of Consciousness
Myoclonus / jerking movements / shaking
Nausea / Vomiting
Odor / Smell
Pain / Discomfort
Secretions / Congestion
Sedation
Seizures
Shortness of breath / Dyspnea
Skin
Sleep
Swallowing / Dysphagia
Sweating / Diaphoresis
Restlessness/Agitation
Fever
Spinal Cord Compression
Mouth Care/Dry Mouth
Neutropenia/ Infection
Pruritus/Rash
Pleural Effusion

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