Calm before the storm
Hi all, We have our first dose-dense AC treatment this Friday for Rebecca and while we're really glad to have some sense of momentum and control now with the treatment plan, I'm trying to get organ...
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Hi George,
For me, the side effects of AC kicks in around the 5-7 day. It got worse after each chemo treatment as the effects are cumulative. Rebecca’s taste bud is not likely to change dramatically after the first chemo. So hopefully, it is safe to stick to your normal meal planning routine for the first treatment.
For me, the side effects of AC kicks in around the 5-7 day. It got worse after each chemo treatment as the effects are cumulative. Rebecca’s taste bud is not likely to change dramatically after the first chemo. So hopefully, it is safe to stick to your normal meal planning routine for the first treatment.
Subsequent meals planning may likely be challenging as taste buds change. Also on two or three occasions, I spotted ulcers. I was able to ‘catch’ the ulcers before they become full blown ulcers and applied Kenalog as soon as I spotted the ulcers developing.
During AC, the nurse had me sucked on icy poles throughout the treatment to minimise ulcers. I got the ulcers during Taxols (= Paclitaxel) as no icy poles were deemed necessary for Taxols.
I engaged a BC dietitian during chemo. She recommended up protein intake ( plenty of chicken, fish, eggs, legumes, nuts and seeds). However, just like what Allyjay mentioned, if I was struggling with food, my dietitian wants me to eat food that makes me feel better /good and don’t worry about the ‘healthiness’ of foods during that period. On days where I absolutely didn’t want to eat, my dietitian had recommended for me to drink milo with milk.
I engaged a BC dietitian during chemo. She recommended up protein intake ( plenty of chicken, fish, eggs, legumes, nuts and seeds). However, just like what Allyjay mentioned, if I was struggling with food, my dietitian wants me to eat food that makes me feel better /good and don’t worry about the ‘healthiness’ of foods during that period. On days where I absolutely didn’t want to eat, my dietitian had recommended for me to drink milo with milk.
I know some ladies had a few small meals. I had my usual 3 meals(if I was up to eating) and snack in between with fruits or nuts. Breakfast was one meal which I didn’t skip though. If I wasn’t up to eating,my hubby will quickly whipped up a simple soup for me.
Hope the above helps. All the best for the first treatment.