How to manage first week after chemo?
Hi, I am newly diagnosed (triple positive) and just had my first round of chemo (TCH plus Pertuzumab). I found I could barely eat (or drink) at all once the steroids wore off and it seems like my dige...
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Thanks so much everyone. I spoke to my oncologist who believes I had grade 3 mucositis. She is going to reduce the dose of the most reactogenic chemo drug and also look at giving me a bag of saline when similar effects start to kick in for this next cycle. Other than that, I will use your tips to help keep my nutrition and calories up as best I can and eat well as my body recovers each time. Roll mops used to be a favourite snack of mine so I'll be sure to add those to the list for when I can eat!
Someone else recommended I look at supplements that are given to patients who have had gastic banding, as they are designed for people who will certainly not get enough nutrients from their limited diet while they recover. Has anyone else tried this/heard of this?
Someone else recommended I look at supplements that are given to patients who have had gastic banding, as they are designed for people who will certainly not get enough nutrients from their limited diet while they recover. Has anyone else tried this/heard of this?