Nausea and what to do about it: ten tips

A feeling of having to vomit without it actually happening, everyone knows that unpleasant sensation. Sometimes nausea leads to vomiting, making you feel even more miserable. Nausea is a very frequent side effect of just about all breast cancer treatments. It is not always easy to combat.

We collected 10 pieces of advice that help with breast cancer nausea:

1. Eat small amounts throughout the day instead of large meals

2. Prefer dry foods such as rusks and breakfast cereals

3. Avoid fatty foods that further upset your stomach

4. Try food products with ginger, such as ginger cookies, ginger beer or ginger tea

5. Take a ginger-based dietary supplement

6. Straighten up after meals, as lying down promotes nausea

7. Rinse your mouth after a meal to get rid of flavors that might make you nauseous

8. Ask someone else to cook for you or have food delivered to your home, that way you avoid strong odors

9. Get a prescription for medication for nausea

10. Try relaxation or meditation