This is the fourth article in a MyDietExercise.com series on how
to beat cancer through diet and exercise from our Expert, Doctor
Amy Thomas. You can read her first post here. Nausea is a
dreadful and dangerous complication of chemotherapy. Although
everyone's response is different, the most common
chemotherapeutic agents cause nausea in 60-90% of patients. Some
people are more likely to experience nausea with chemotherapy,
including women, patients less than 50 years of age, those with
a history of motion sickness or morning sickness with pregnancy,
and those who experienced nausea and vomiting related to
previous chemotherapy. Ending nausea with medication A myriad of
drugs are available to help people with nausea; however, some
prefer to minimize the number of medications taken. If you are
experiencing nausea or vomiting related to cancer treatment, you
should be aware of the medications available and alternative
ways to prevent and control these symptoms. Treatment of nausea
can help you maintain appropri