"graff" <kimandgeoff@sympatico.ca> on 22 Jan 2004 suggested:

       First, you should inform his doctors about the nausea, and see if
they offer him any drugs (or diet) which may relieve or minimize the
nausea.  Personally, I got a lot more relief from a little device called
the ReliefBand (www.reliefband.com) during my chemo, than I got from the
drugs.  

       I have seen the ReliefBand sold at RiteAid, and sailing stores
(It's sold for motion sickness over the counter).  It's also approved by
the FDA for relief of nausea caused by chemotherapy, but the FDA
requires a prescription if you request it for that purpose.  

       Now, the part of the answer you will hate.  Feed him whatever he
wants that will stay down.  Oh, and go with small quantities many times
during the day, as opposed to a few large meals.  I think this will
help.

       I can't speak for others, but for me, what I could eat changed
from chemo session to chemo session, and sometimes from week to week.  
So, it's going to be a trial and error thing.  And what stays down may
not make any sense, but if you give him whatever he wants, he at least
enjoys what he's eating while he's eating it.  And I personally think
that comfort is half of the solution.  Good luck!

--Douglas

It is pointless trying to feed your dad much of anything until the nausea is
controlled. Get the doctors/nurses to do some aggressive symptom control. If
they don't know how to do it get a referral to a palliative care consultant
(not necessarily hospice).
MIKE