Aromatherapy added to standard anti-nausea care for breast cancer patients
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This study looks at whether adding aromatherapy to standard anti-nausea medication helps prevent nausea and vomiting caused by strong chemotherapy in breast cancer patients. If it works, aromatherapy could be an easy, drug-free way to feel better during treatment.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with breast cancer, and you are between 18 and 80 years old.
- You are scheduled to receive or are currently receiving intravenous (IV) chemotherapy, with at least 2 planned treatment cycles.
- Your treatment plan includes the standard anti-nausea cocktail (a 5-HT3 blocker, an NK-1 blocker, and dexamethasone).
- Your chemo drugs are known to be highly likely to cause nausea and vomiting.
- You are generally able to care for yourself (ECOG score 0–2) and have a life expectancy of at least 3 months.
- You are willing to participate and sign a consent form.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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