Nausea and vomiting

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What causes it?	Treatments for metastatic breast cancer such as chemotherapy and radiotherapy (less common with taxane chemotherapy) Nervousness before the next cycle of chemotherapy (anticipatory vomiting) Drugs for pain or symptom relief Hypercalcaemia Cancer in the brain or liver A blocked bowel (bowel obstruction)
How to treat	Depends on the cause of the sickness Treatment with drugs called anti-emetics Treatment with drugs called steroids Diet modification Relaxation

The following tips are based on the experience of health professionals and women themselves:

have frequent small meals instead of bigger main meals
avoid fatty or fried foods
rest before and after eating
don’t lie down during or after eating
make sure you drink enough fluids
see a dietitian for advice about what you should eat
do some relaxation training – this can be particularly helpful if nausea is caused by nervousness.