Stress ten fold
Hi all I was diagnosed two weeks ago with infiltrating ductal carcinoma. The tumour was apparently 1.3cm . It was removed,surgery went well. Got my results two days ago and the tumour removed was ...
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Hi @Chipo. I hope you are doing OK. I asked about diet straight away and got fobbed off with pretty generic just eat healthily statements. I pushed for a dietician recommendation and have found it to be very helpful.
@Flaneuse nailed the protein advice. You'll be advised to increase it if you're going through chemo (as I am). I've been told some complex carbs are fine, but not too many. Obvs lots of veg, your two serves of fruit a day, and nuts/nut spreads get a big tick too. Your GP can write you a care plan that will get you five appointments with a decent Medicare rebate.
I've ditched the wine (liquid sugar). I'm trying to lose lots of weight, and anyway, it tastes pretty weird now!
@Flaneuse nailed the protein advice. You'll be advised to increase it if you're going through chemo (as I am). I've been told some complex carbs are fine, but not too many. Obvs lots of veg, your two serves of fruit a day, and nuts/nut spreads get a big tick too. Your GP can write you a care plan that will get you five appointments with a decent Medicare rebate.
I've ditched the wine (liquid sugar). I'm trying to lose lots of weight, and anyway, it tastes pretty weird now!