The following may help cancer patients control nausea:

• Choose foods that appeal to you. Do not force yourself to eat food that makes you feel sick. Do not eat your favorite foods, to avoid linking them to being sick.
• Eat foods that are bland, soft, and easy-to-digest, rather than heavy meals.
• Eat dry foods such as crackers, bread sticks, or toast throughout the day.
• Eat foods that are easy on your stomach, such as white toast, plain yogurt, and clear broth.
• Eat dry toast or crackers before getting out of bed if you have nausea in the morning.
• Eat foods and drink liquids at room temperature (not too hot or too cold).
• Slowly sip liquids throughout the day.
• Suck on hard candies such as peppermints or lemon drops if your mouth has a bad taste.
• Stay away from food and drink with strong smells.
• Eat 5 or 6 small meals every day instead of 3 large meals.
• Sip on only small amounts of liquid during meals to avoid feeling full or bloated.
• Do not skip meals and snacks. An empty stomach may make your nausea worse.
• Rinse your mouth before and after eating.
• Don't eat in a room that has cooking odors or that is very warm. Keep the living space at a comfortable temperature and well-ventilated.
• Sit up or lie with your head raised for one hour after eating.
• Plan the best times for you to eat and drink.
• Keep a record of when you feel nausea and why.
• Talk with your doctor about using anti-nausea medicine.