Video: Best ways to prevent nausea from cancer treatment By Mayo Clinic Staff Share Facebook Twitter Print details Nausea during cancer treatment can get in the way of rest and recovery. Watch for expert advice on keeping it at bay. Show transcript Best ways to prevent nausea from cancer treatment Good: Eat small, simple portions. Choose small amounts of food without strong tastes or smells. Better: Sit upright after meals. Put off any urge to lie down or nap for at least 30 minutes after each small meal. Even better: Savor a mint. Sucking on mints, lemon drops or candied ginger after a meal helps prevent nausea. Best: Ask for help. Don't hesitate to call your care team. There are treatments and medications that can help. Guidance from the experts in cancer care at Mayo Clinic. Get more healthy action tips delivered daily when you download the Mayo Clinic App.Get more healthy action tips delivered daily when you download the Mayo Clinic App. Show references Side effects of cancer treatment. National Cancer Institute. https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/treatment/side-effects. Accessed April 23, 2023. VID-20412300