In today's episode of Beating Cancer Daily, Saranne invites listeners into a candid discussion on handling nausea during cancer treatments. Reflecting on her own experiences as a Stage IV cancer survivor, she shares her journey of battling chemotherapy-induced nausea, humorously referred to as the "Ode to the Porcelain Shrine." Saranne emphasizes the importance of medical insights by bringing Jacqui Bryan to provide professional tips and strategies for managing this challenging symptom, turning a shared hardship into a helpful guide.Jacqui Bryan, an expert in functional medicine, is an invaluable resource in managing nausea for cancer patients. As a certified nutrition specialist and registered nurse, she draws on her extensive experience to help listeners navigate nausea, sharing advice on nutrition, hydration, and practical ways to alleviate the discomfort with humor and expertise."You don't get a bravery award because you get so dehydrated that you have other organ issues getting complicated." – SaranneToday on Beating Cancer Daily:· Jacqui Bryan shares why managing nausea is essential, drawing from her chemotherapy experience.· Practical nutritional strategies, such as consuming small, frequent meals at cooler temperatures, are highlighted.· Ginger and peppermint are discussed as natural anti-nausea remedies.· Saranne recalls how humor and play aided her cancer journey, transforming anxiety into a more positive experience.· She emphasizes the importance of avoiding large, greasy meals to prevent exacerbating nausea.· Both experts agree on the significance of seeking medical help promptly during severe dehydration.· The discussion includes mindful techniques to help recognize and manage nausea symptoms better.· Saranne advises using humor to change associations with treatments and improve mental well-being during cancer.Guest Contact Information:Jacqui Bryan The #1 Rated Cancer Survivor Podcast by FeedSpot and Ranked the Top 3 Best Cancer Podcasts by CancerCare News, Beating Cancer Daily is listened to in more than 104 countries on 7 continents and has over 365 original daily episodes hosted by Stage IV survivor Saranne Rothberg! To learn more about Host Saranne Rothberg and The ComedyCures Foundation:https://www.comedycures.org/ To write to Saranne or a guest:https://www.comedycures.org/contact-8 To record a message to Saranne or a guest:https://www.speakpipe.com/BCD_Comments_SuggestionsTo sign up for the free Health Builder Series live on Zoom with Saranne and Jacqui, go to The ComedyCures Foundation's homepage:https://www.comedycures.org/Please support the creation of more original episodes of Beating Cancer Daily and other free ComedyCures Foundation programs with a tax-deductible contribution:http://bit.ly/ComedyCuresDonate THANK YOU! Please tell a friend who we may help, and please support us with a beautiful review. Have a blessed day! Saranne

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