Gastrointestinal alterations, such as nausea and mucosal erosions, are common side effects of chemotherapy treatment because:

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Chemotherapy agents target rapidly dividing cells, including healthy cells in the oral and intestinal lining. This can lead to gastrointestinal alterations such as nausea and mucosal erosions. Medical marijuana is not relevant to this specific side effect of chemotherapy. Chemotherapy can be administered orally, but this is not the main reason for gastrointestinal alterations. Chemotherapy agents do not stimulate pathogenic gastrointestinal flora to release toxins.

Gastrointestinal Alterations, Such as Nausea and Mucosal Erosions, Are Common