Diarrhoea during cancer treatment
Some cancer treatments can cause diarrhoea. This patient information sheet explains why it happens, why it is a problem, what medicines you can take and answers some common questions.
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- Target audience:
- General
- Service area:
- NSW
- Published:
- September 2020
- Last reviewed:
- January 2026
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