Things You'll Need:
- Computer with Internet access
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Step 1
Visit the Web site of the American Cancer Society (see Resources below) to learn how to treat nausea caused by chemotherapy. The Web site frequently posts information on the latest antinausea drugs and treatments, as well as the results of current research.
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Step 2
Talk to your doctor about managing nausea caused by chemotherapy that occurs after a treatment session. Follow up with your doctor after treatment sessions to make sure he or she understands how chemotherapy is affecting you between sessions. Together, you can learn the best ways to manage your symptoms both during and after chemo treatments.
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Step 3
Understand that although nausea is a common side effect of chemotherapy, not all patients experience it. Talking to your oncologist about the ways patients commonly respond to the particular treatments you will be receiving is one of the best ways to learn what to expect.
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Step 4
Consider controlling nausea through lifestyle changes or complementary therapies such as hypnosis, muscle relaxation and guided imagery.
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Step 5
Learn more about dealing with the nausea caused by chemotherapy from Web sites like MedlinePlus (see Resources below), from other cancer survivors and from your doctor or insurance company. Ask your doctor or treatment provider for written material on chemotherapy that you can read.
