Steven A. Sandler, M.D.
Board-Certified in
Hematology & Oncology

Telephone Numbers
Office: (847) 933-0875
Fax: (847) 933-0878
Answering Service: (773) 594-7340

Skokie Office
9669 Kenton, Suite 510
Skokie, IL 60076
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Chicago Office
7447 W. Talcott Ave., Suite 318
Chicago, IL 60631
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Managing Nausea During Cancer Treatment

Nausea is a common side effect of many cancer treatments and a symptom of the disease itself. Being consistently nauseated can lead to more serious problems such as weight loss, fatigue, and malnutrition.

To manage nausea try the following suggestions:

• Keep a food journal or diary to determine the specific foods or drinks you’re most sensitive to.
• Record all foods and drinks, how they are prepared, and how you felt before, during, and after eating.
• Avoid heavy, greasy, fried, and spicy foods
• Eat 5-6 small meals throughout the day
• Slowly sip fluids throughout the day
• Sit up for at least 1 hour following a meal
• Try eating foods cold or at room temperature
• Avoid eating in a room that has cooking odors or that is overly warm. Keep the living space at a comfortable temperature and with plenty of fresh air
• Suck on hard candies such as peppermints or lemon drops if the mouth has a bad taste