My heart goes out to you...I happened upon this recently. Here's something for the nausea, anyway... Selenium's cheap, easy, and not too "out there" for those that have decided to go the allopathic route:


http://www.instituteforvibrantliving.com/literature_review/2004/10/


Selenium prevents chemotherapy side effects

Thirty-one patients with ovarian cancer undergoing chemotherapy (cisplatin plus cyclophosphamide) received 2 capsules 4 times a day of a nutritional supplement that provided daily 60 mg of beta-carotene, 800 mg of vitamin C, 144 mg of vitamin E, 18 mg of riboflavin, and 190 mg of niacin. For half of the patients (assigned randomly, in double-blind fashion) the supplement also provided 200 mcg/day of selenium from high-selenium yeast. After three months, the mean white blood cell count was significantly higher in the selenium group than in the no-selenium group (p < 0.0001), as a result of a smaller decrease from baseline in the selenium group. After two and three months of supplementation, the frequencies of nausea, hair loss, flatulence, abdominal pain, weakness, malaise, and loss of appetite were each significantly lower in the selenium group than in the no-selenium group. The incidences of vomiting and stomatitis were also significantly lower in the selenium group after three months, but not after two months. Selenium supplementation did not reduce the incidence of diarrhea.

Comment: In this study, supplementation with selenium reduced the chemotherapy-induced decline in white blood cell counts and reduced the incidence of side effects in patients with ovarian cancer undergoing treatment with cisplatin plus cyclophosphamide. Other studies suggest that selenium also has direct anti-cancer effects.

Oncologists have expressed concern that co-administration of selenium or other antioxidants along with chemotherapy might block the beneficial effect of the chemotherapy. It is true that many chemotherapeutic drugs induce the formation of free radicals; however, the anticancer effects of these drugs do not, in general, seem to depend on the formation of reactive oxygen species. Therefore, in certain situations, administration of antioxidants might reduce drug side effects without inhibiting the tumor-fighting actions of the drugs. As there are many different chemotherapeutic drugs and many different antioxidants, each of which has a unique pattern of biological activity, a great deal of research needs to be done to determine which antioxidants are safe and desirable to use in combination with which chemotherapy drugs.

Sieja K, Talerczyk M. Selenium as an element in the treatment of ovarian cancer in women receiving chemotherapy. Gynecol Oncol 2004;93:320-327.

Sorry to hear about your mom. Sometimes all that we can do is to provide support, love, and care.

First, liver support using Milk Thistle. Any good doctor would agree to this and should have already suggested it. Taking Co-Q10 in the Ubiquinol form (50 mg 2x daily minimum)is highly recommended as this is important for liver support. Tumeric is also used sometimes. BTW, Curcumin is one of the better anti-cancer herbs. Oregon Grape root is good for liver support and is anti-nausea in some cases.

Second, to help keep food down, try juicing fresh raw (preferably organic) vegetables. Small amounts are taken and are easy to digest. Tomatos and broccoli are the most effective in reducing cancer and this is highly noted in scientific literature. Carrots are beneficial but should be limited due to Sugar content (any Sugar feeds cancer). Strong vegetable such as brassicas, onions, garlic, and peppers are important as they are the most effective. Do not take the store bought stuff that helps weight gain as it has lost of sugars. Also starches are converted to sugars. Cinnamon is very helpful in regulating the Sugar levels in the blood and so is beneficial in fighting cancer.

Essiac tea can be helpful, has been in use for many decades with good results, and is noted to help cancer sufferers get through chemo and radiation.

Feverfew is helpful for nausea and is a longtime favorite. Also, check out meadowsweet, peppermint leaves, and spilanthes for nausea.

Please note that mixing herbs can cause adverse reacions and care should be used.

There is a lot of information on the internet and I would start with
http://www.cancertutor.com
.

Hope that this helps.

ginger root is good for nausea. you can use it fresh, or dried powder, sprinkled on food, or can take as a tea. I've taken as much as 1 tablespoon/dose when nauseous, but try a smaller dose to begin with. often I'll use 1 tsp and that is enough.

I'm very sorry about your mom.

Try this:


http://tinyurl.com/yvt5u5