Chemotherapy side effects - my nausea lasts about a week. What kinds of food should I eat during this time?

Hi I've just had my second round of chemotherapy for breast cancer. The nausea lasts about a week and would like to know what kinds of food i should eat during this time. I also have bad reflux and my stomach feels very acid.. any ideas?

  • Welcome to the forum 197 although I'm sorry to hear about the nausea you've been experiencing from your chemo.

    You can find out more about managing nausea and what to eat to deal with sickness on our website, but for further information and advice we have a team of cancer nurses you can talk to on 0808 800 4040. Their helpline is open Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m and they will do all they can to answer your questions and support you through your treatment.

    Our members know how tough it can be to cope with the side effects chemo can bring so I'm sure some of them will stop soon to offer their support and advice.

    I hope the information I've provided will be useful 197 and that your nausea starts to improve as your treatment progresses.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator