Cancer patients are constantly told to drink more water, which can help ease dry mouth and many other side effects of cancer and its treatments, including chemotherapy and radiation. But when you feel tired and nauseated, water can seem unappealing or may even make you feel more like vomiting. Make water more palatable for your parent by adding Crystal Light, a low-calorie energy drink that now comes in tiny packets the size of individual sweeteners. Have your parent carry packets in her purse, car, or anywhere they might come in handy, then add one to a bottle of water and shake just before drinking. It adds a fizzy freshness that makes the water go down more easily.
