Cancer Therapy and Nausea Why it happens and what you can do to reduce the risk Why does this happen? Nausea and vomiting are common side effects of the drugs used to treat cancer caused by changes in your digestive tract and the chemicals in the vomiting centre of your brai How you can relieve your symptoms > 2s: tempest foods > coenyourtodsonty Q> extsnoeqventneas ‘Try eating icecream or ice blocks, especially if they have citrus or ginger > weinssegee Q> swistote foods sweets and sauces > ris cintingtoo mri De wsisvine dn aftr Things to discuss with your health care provider ‘There are medications that can be used to control nausea and voriting "antiemetics". MASCC/ ESMO have released evidence-based guidelinest nthe best medications to use for different groups of people. Itis best to discuss these with your doctor to find the best solution for you. reset ene uo] Don'tassume the side effects arejust part of the cancer experience. I they are frustrating or affecting your ability to go about your day, it's time to talk with your health care provider We recommend that you keep a journal or diary of your symptoms and how they impact you. This can help when talking to your doctor about them and make sure you receive the best possible care. MASCC