1516p * hypomagnesaemia in cancer patients: underestimated problem? when supportive care is detrimental: the example of protonic pump inhibitors

Conclusions: PPI are commonly used in oncology but related hypomagnesemia is probably underestimated and many common symptoms as fatigue but also neuropathy might be worsened by it. Taking into account this problem might easily improve the QoL of our patients. Not everything that happens in a cancer patient is cancer related.Disclosure: All authors have declared no conflicts of interest.

Source: Annals of Oncology - September 24, 2014 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Traverso, E. S., Varese, P., Angelini, I., Cosentino, C., Simoni, C., Bennicelli, E., Prasso, F., Paolieri, F., Pizzo, L., Petronio, M., Zucchi, M., Altmura, P. Tags: supportive care Source Type: research