Chemotherapy Side Effects Nausea Vomiting

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In the course of your chemotherapy treatment, you may feel mildly ill, be overcome by nausea, or have bouts of vomiting. These things can occur before, during, right after, and days after you receive your chemotherapy. They can be caused by the cancer itself or its treatment. In the event of nausea or vomiting, be sure to tell your doctor or nurse what you are experiencing. Many drugs can help stop nausea and vomiting. However, different drugs work for different people, and you may need more than one to get relief. Don't give up. Don't accept nausea as something you have to put up with. Keep working with your health care team until you find the treatment or medication that works best for you.
	Tips to help you manage nausea and vomiting:
	Breathe deeply and slowly if you start to feel nauseous.
	Avoid big meals. Eat small meals throughout the day.
	Stay away from sweet, fried, or fatty foods
	Eat foods cold or at room temperature to avoid cooking odors.
	For morning nausea, eat dry foods like toast before getting out of bed. (Don't do this if you have mouth or throat sores or lack saliva.)
	Drink cool, clear, unsweetened fruit juices, such as apple or grape, or light-color sodas that have lost their fizz, such as ginger ale.
	Wear loose clothing—this is surprisingly helpful.
	Try ginger tea, fresh ginger, and pickled and candied ginger.


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