- What is nausea and vomiting?
- What causes nausea and vomiting in people with cancer?
- Chemotherapy-related nausea and vomiting
- Types of chemo-related nausea and vomiting
- The risk of vomiting, by specific chemo drug
- Radiation therapy-related nausea and vomiting
- How are nausea and vomiting prevented and treated?
- Anti-nausea/vomiting medicines
- Other treatments for nausea and vomiting
- Eating right can help you get through cancer treatment
- To learn more
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National Cancer Institute. Nausea and Vomiting PDQ® last modified 9/28/12. Accessed at www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/pdq/supportivecare/nausea/Patient on February 11, 2013.
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Last Medical Review: 02/27/2013
Last Revised: 03/27/2013