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Bethan
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3 months ago

Coeliac Disease and Chemotherapy

Hi, my mum (post menopause age 68) has recently had surgery for stage 3 locally advanced breast cancer (metastasised into 4 lymph nodes.. hormone positive receptors) and has been recommended to undergo chemo > radiation > immunotherapy. 

She is healthy but has been navigating highly sensitive coeliac disease for many years. One of the factors in considering chemo is concerns over gut health and chemos effect on a person with coeliac disease (small intestine). 

Has anyone here with coeliac disease had any experience with chemo? 

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  • Christina_BCNA's avatar
    Christina_BCNA
    Community Manager
    3 months ago

    Hi Bethan​ , thanks for posting this question and I'm sorry to hear of your mum's diagnosis. As we wait for others to share any experiences with coeliac and chemotherapy, I wanted to share the below resource below that might possibly be helpful for your mum. Have you had a chance to touch base with a dietition or nutritionist as they may be able to offer some helpful tailored tips for gut health?

    BCNA Podcast - Nutrition & breast cancer has some helpful advice on a ketogenic diet which can be adapted for coeliac needs (please consult your healthcare team).