And it helps to have honest and open dialogue with your health care team so that you can convey what you're experiencing and how you're feeling. More than anything, Ginny says that cancer humbled her and forced her to realize that she would have to find new ways to maintain her sense of control. On my worst chemotherapy days, I would wobble down the stairs to see my infant grandson. His life was a miracle to me, a gift from God that enabled me to see the present and my future - a future in which I would be there to see him grow and become a man. Chemotherapy attacks fast-growing cells, like those that line the stomach and the mouth.
Chemotherapy also can trigger the area of the brain that controls vomiting.
Radiation therapy, when given to the mouth or stomach, also can cause problems. Irritation or sores can occur until the damaged cells are replaced. This site is intended for Canadian audiences only.