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You don’t have to suffer from nausea associated with Chemotherapy

For anyone presently undergoing chemotherapy or facing it, the prospect of Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting, commonly known as CINV, is clearly something you’ll be trying to avoid. The good news is that there’s a way to treat chemotherapy nausea and the queasiness and vomiting associated with it that’s very effective, and surprisingly simple. It’s called a BioBand, an adjustable wristband that utilizes acupressure to interrupt the nervous system signals responsible for nausea and vomiting.

Here’s how it works. On your wrist there’s an acupressure point known as P-6. Clinical studies have proven that pressure applied to this special point on the wrist inhibits the over-release of neurotransmitters theorized to cause CINV. A BioBand comes with a small bead sewn strategically into the wristband so that it sits directly over the P-6 acupressure point. The bead applies continual gentle pressure (you won’t even feel it) that activates sensory receptors called “proprioceptors” thereby effectively short-circuiting your brain’s signals for nausea and vomiting. It’s entirely drug-free, there are no side effects, and it works. Welcome relief is usually felt within 15 minutes of the onset of symptoms.

Which chemotherapy drugs is it effective for? All of the ones most likely to cause the queasiness and vomiting associated with CINV. They include:

• Cisplatin (Platinol)


• Carmustine (BiCNU)


• Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan)


• Dascarbazine (DTIC-DOME)


• Streptozocin (Zanosar)


• Mechlorethamine (Mustargen)

It’s important to note that this is not some “New Age” treatment. BioBand was developed by a Gynecologist to help his patients alleviate morning sickness. It’s grounded in solid science and has been shown to be one of the safest and most simple ways available to treat chemotherapy nausea. For more information about how BioBands can help treat chemotherapy nausea, contact us today!