22 • Let your cancer care team know if your mouth becomes sore or if you notice any white coating on your tongue or the roof of your mouth. This can be a sign of infection. Nausea and vomiting Nausea is having a sick or uncomfortable feeling in the back of your throat and stomach, and can sometimes lead to vomiting. Cancer, cancer treatments, and other problems can cause nausea and vomiting. What to do • Eat the foods you like and those that sound good to you. • Eat frequent, small meals and snacks throughout the day. Snack ideas include smoothies, trail mix, and fruit. • Do not skip meals or snacks. If your stomach is empty, your nausea might be worse. • On treatment days, eat a small meal or snack before treatment. • Try to avoid eating your favorite foods when you have nausea. If you eat foods you like when you are nauseated, you might find them unappealing when treatment is over because you associate them with feeling sick. • Sip on fluids slowly throughout the day. You may find it easier to tolerate cold and clear fluids. (Clear fluids are those you can see through, such as ginger ale, apple juice, broth, tea, etc.) • Also try popsicles or gelatin. Suck on hard candy with pleasant smells, such as lemon drops or mints, to help get rid of bad tastes. (Don’t eat tart candies if you have mouth sores.)
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