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Is It Safe To Eat Sweets While Undergoing Chemotherapy?
my sis inlaw isunergoing chemo for breast cancer ( 3rd stage) can she takesugar as sweet things seems to controlher nausea. I have been on the net scurryingfor articles on diet for indian patients. I am the caretaker and I am afraid of giving her sweet things. can you please advise. her oncologist just said eat everything in moderation . thank you Sirs.Omana
Wed, 26 Aug 2015
Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Yes, she can take sweet to control nausea. No harm in it.
You can also give her lozenges for soothing sensation in throat. This can also prevent nausea.
Antiemetic drugs are often required to suppress nausea associated with chemotherapy.
So along with sweets, she can also take above mentioned things for better symptomatic relief.
Hope I have solved your query.
I will be happy to help you further.
Wishing good health to your sister in law.
Thanks.
I can understand your concern.
Yes, she can take sweet to control nausea. No harm in it.
You can also give her lozenges for soothing sensation in throat. This can also prevent nausea.
Antiemetic drugs are often required to suppress nausea associated with chemotherapy.
So along with sweets, she can also take above mentioned things for better symptomatic relief.
Hope I have solved your query.
I will be happy to help you further.
Wishing good health to your sister in law.
Thanks.
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