Controlling nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy
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It's important to tell your doctors or nurses when you feel any nausea. Sometimes people worry about bothering the doctor or nurse. Sometimes they think there is nothing that can be done, so it is not worth bringing up. Speak up about your fears and about any nausea you are feeling, no matter how slight. You may need a different medicine for nausea a few days after chemotherapy than the one you used right afterward.
To help you and your health care team deal with any nausea and vomiting, you may want to keep track of how you feel. You can use this symptoms diary or one like it to write down how you are feeling. Take your diary with you whenever you visit your doctor.
If you would like more information on chemotherapy, the following resources are available:
Organizations
National Cancer Institute of Canada 10 Alcorn Avenue Suite 200 Toronto, ON M4V 3B1 Phone: (416) 961-7223 Fax: (416) 961-4189 Web Address: www.ncic.cancer.ca The National Cancer Institute of Canada provides information to the public and support for cancer research and related programs undertaken at Canadian universities, hospitals, and other research institutions.
Canadian Cancer Society 10 Alcorn Avenue Suite 200 Toronto, ON M4V 3B1 Phone: 1-888-939-3333
(416) 961-7223Fax: (416) 961-4189 E-mail: ccs@cancer.ca Web Address: http://cancer.ca/ The Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) is a national, community-based organization that provides information about cancer prevention, care, and treatment. The CCS also provides funding for cancer research.
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| Author: | Shannon Erstad, MBA/MPH Ralph Poore | Last Updated: February 12, 2008 |
| Medical Review: | Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine Michael Seth Rabin, MD - Medical Oncology Douglas A. Stewart, MD - Medical Oncology | |
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