• Pain relievers are sometimes called for in liberal doses. Narcotics may have excessive side effects, however,
  because they are metabolized by the liver, which may not be functioning properly.
• Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs may be effective even against the severe pain associated with metastatic
  cancer.
• The loss of appetite that often accompanies metastatic cancer may be relieved with a medication called
  Megace .
• The use of water pills to alleviate fluid in the abdomen or legs may cause a significant imbalance in kidney
  function, creating major problems if their use is not carefully monitored.
• Nausea can be adequately treated with standard medications, including suppositories.
• Sleep disturbances are common, but sleeping pills (sedatives) should be used carefully, since most are
  metabolized by the liver.