
Nausea and vomiting are common side effects of chemotherapy treatment for cancer. Whether you will experience nausea and vomiting as a result of chemotherapy depends on what chemotherapy drugs you receive, whether you receive other cancer treatments, such as radiation, during your chemotherapy treatment.
Certain chemotherapy drugs are more likely than others to cause nausea and vomiting. Whether a drug will cause nausea and vomiting also depends on the dosage you receive. Some drugs may be less likely to cause side effects at lower dosages. Ask your doctor whether your treatment plan is likely to cause nausea and vomiting.
Most people undergoing chemotherapy receive anti nausea drugs to prevent nausea and vomiting. Your doctor determines which anti nausea medications to use based on your specific situation.
What additional measures can you take to prevent nausea and vomiting? You can take steps to reduce your risk of nausea and vomiting. Things you can do against chemotherapy nausea:
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