It's important to remember that you do not have to accept the nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy. But do not wait until you already have CINV before you talk to your doctor. Talk to your doctor now to help prevent CINV later. It's best to have this discussion before your first chemotherapy cycle, but it is never too late to discuss and prevent.
It is always easier to begin a conversation with your doctor when you are prepared. Answer all questions and click Submit Answers to have a personalized discussion guide created for you. You can print your guide and take it with you the next time you meet with your doctor.
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*I am:
*What is the patient's sex?
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You have said you are a male patient. You have said you are a female patient. You have said you are a caregiver of a male chemotherapy patient. You have said you are a caregiver of a female patient. Is this correct? If not, change your profile.
*What is your age?What is the patient's age?
18–40 41–50 51–64 65+
*Have you ever suffered from motion sickness?Has the patient ever suffered from motion sickness?
Yes No
*Have you ever suffered from morning sickness during pregnancy?Has the patient ever suffered from morning sickness during pregnancy?
*Have you had nausea and vomiting during or after previous chemotherapy cycles?Has the patient had nausea and vomiting during or after previous chemotherapy cycles?
Yes No I have not yet had chemotherapy He has not yet had chemotherapy She has not yet had chemotherapy
*Do you regularly drink more than 1 alcoholic beverage per day (1 alcoholic beverage=1 shot of alcohol, 1 mixed drink, 1 glass of wine, or 1 can of beer)?Does the patient regularly drink more than 1 alcoholic beverage per day (1 alcoholic beverage=1 shot of alcohol, 1 mixed drink, 1 glass of wine, or 1 can of beer)?
