Reducing Acute Upper Gastrointestinal Side-Effects of Thoracic Irradiation

"1. Sucralfate, 1 gram/10 mL oral suspension By mouth, take 10 mL twice a day until RT completion, with one dose 30-60 minutes prior to their midday meal and the second dose prior to bedtime.May increase frequency up to 4 times per day, per physician discretion. Or~2. Sucralfate 1 gram tablets By mouth, take one (1) tablet mixed in 15-30 mL warm water twice a day until RT completion, with one dose 30-60 minutes prior to their midday meal and the second dose prior to bedtime.~The frequency of sucralfate can be adjusted at anytime at the treating physician's discretion after the patient has started it at twice a day, and the patient may discontinue sucralfate at anytime after RT completion, per physician discretion. May increase frequency up to 4 times per day, per physician discretion."

Standard supportive care by using opioids.

Patient will sign one consent form.

Patient will sign two consent forms.