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Sentinel lymph nodes removed - Chemo & Radiation treatment
I have my first appointment with Oncologist next week and I'm writing down any questions that pop into my hear and seeking useful tips from others who can offer suggestions for what helped during day ...
@4Coco
Good for you to try and limit the chance of lymphoedema but I’m wondering where your advice comes from? I have had lymphoedema for over nine years, have an excellent specialist therapist but have never been advised to reduce my fish intake. Quite the reverse, as @arpie has indicated, a good mixed diet is recommended. Reducing caffeine, alcohol, added salt and sugars also considered a good idea, just for general health. I can’t advise on neutropenia but if the advice for each condition conflicts, it presents a minor dilemma! Raw vegetables may not reduce neutropenia but if they don’t actually make it worse or more likely, I’d be eating them for all the other benefits. Best wishes, it can all be very confusing!
Good for you to try and limit the chance of lymphoedema but I’m wondering where your advice comes from? I have had lymphoedema for over nine years, have an excellent specialist therapist but have never been advised to reduce my fish intake. Quite the reverse, as @arpie has indicated, a good mixed diet is recommended. Reducing caffeine, alcohol, added salt and sugars also considered a good idea, just for general health. I can’t advise on neutropenia but if the advice for each condition conflicts, it presents a minor dilemma! Raw vegetables may not reduce neutropenia but if they don’t actually make it worse or more likely, I’d be eating them for all the other benefits. Best wishes, it can all be very confusing!