Controlling nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy

Why is it important to control nausea and vomiting?

People who feel good are better able to fight their cancer and have happier lives. Your body needs to be able to rest, to refuel, and to cope with the stresses of cancer and its treatment.

If untreated, nausea and vomiting can make you feel:

• Depressed.
• Unable to cope.
• Tired.
• Stressed.
• Unable to sleep.
• Worried.
• Angry.
• Uninterested in food.
• Dehydrated.

Controlling your nausea and vomiting can help you to:

• Be active.
• Sleep.
• Cope better with your cancer and its treatment.
• Enjoy family and friends.
• Eat with pleasure.

Test Your Knowledge

1. Controlling your nausea and vomiting is important because:

1. Having a good appetite and eating well will help you feel better.
2. Being relaxed and able to sleep will help your body fight the cancer.

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Author:	Shannon Erstad, MBA/MPH	Last Updated: October 30, 2007
Medical Review:	Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine Michael Seth Rabin, MD - Medical Oncology
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