My partner has just started palliative EOX chemo (first treatment yesterday).
He is struggling with nausea and vomiting. He needs to eat before taking his capecitabine pills but he feels he can't, any advice?
My partner has just started palliative EOX chemo (first treatment yesterday).
He is struggling with nausea and vomiting. He needs to eat before taking his capecitabine pills but he feels he can't, any advice?
Welcome to the forum Tracee although I'm sorry to hear your partner is struggling with nausea and vomiting since starting his EOX chemo a few days ago.
Have you mentioned this to his GP or medical team? If not maybe you could let them know and see what advice they can give you. Our cancer nurses are also available to talk to about this as well. You can chat to them Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m on 0808 800 4040, which is free to call if you use a UK landline.
I've also included some general information I've found on our website about EOX chemo which I thought may be useful for you both as well. Just click here to find out more.
I hope this helps Tracee and that the nausea and vomiting stops soon.
Best wishes to you both,
Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator