TIPS & TRENDS
TIPS & TRENDS
Managing Nausea
Ginger is a powerful
anti-nausea tool.
Try ginger tea or
ginger candies.
Need a Ride?
Among the many considerations related to cancer
treatment, some cancer
patients face a practical—
and prohibitive—obstacle to getting the critical
treatment they need: transportation. Patients
who do not drive, do not have access to public transportation, do not have the financial resources to pay for transportation, or do not feel
well enough to get to treatment may not be able
to get the care they need. In these situations the
American Cancer Society provides a valuable resource: its Road to Recovery Program matches
volunteer drivers, who donate their time and
the use of their cars, with patients who need to
be driven to treatment. For more information
call (800) 227-2345.
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Many people being treated for cancer worry about experiencing side effects related to the digestive system—especially nausea. The good news
is that not everyone experiences nausea, and, for those who do, there are
many creative options for managing the condition. In addition to taking the
medications that may be prescribed by a doctor, the following are tips for
managing nausea.
• Try ginger products. Ginger is a powerful anti-nausea tool. Try ginger
tea or ginger candies. Flavored ginger ale (ginger "beer") is also an option.
• Other helpful foods. Peppermint tea, queasy "pops" or "drops," and cola
syrup can also help relieve nausea. Every patient is different, so be open
to trying multiple nausea remedies to find something that works for you.
• Avoid strong food odors. Sometimes food odors themselves can be
enough to make you feel sick or vomit. Try cold foods more ofen.
• Eat bland and low-fat foods. Bananas, mashed potatoes, rice, toast,
oatmeal, applesauce, crackers, and other bland foods can be soothing to
the stomach and are less likely to cause vomiting.
• Relax. Try to eat your meals in a calm environment. Distract yourself
with peaceful music, a favorite film, or good company.
CLEANING for a REASON
If you're going through cancer treatment,
chances are the last thing you have time
and energy for is cleaning your home.
And yet a clean home environment
can make a real difference in your
outlook. For a welcome relief
from difficult physical chores,
consider Cleaning for a Reason, a
Texas-based nonprofit organization
that partners with maid services in
communities across the United
States and Canada to provide
female cancer patients with free,
professional cleaning services.
For more information visit
cleaningforareason.org.
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