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Making Chemo Easier

Fda Approves Drug for Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea

July 1, 2003

Oncologists have a new drug to prevent cancer patients from becoming nauseous after chemotherapy. The drug, called Emend, has now been approved by FDA. It works by blocking chemicals in the brain that trigger queasiness and vomiting.


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