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Needing advice on managing chemo side effects
Hi,
I've had a tough time so far with my chemo treatment being really tough. Here's a little snapshot on me. I am 39 years old with a strong family history of breast cancer. I was diagnosed in late...
Hi Jude,
I'm so sorry to hear that your AC experience has been so flipping awful. I had my first on Tuesday and its rough. Between heart palpitations and nausea and diarrhoea, it's been difficult. I can only imagine what you have endured.
AC is very rough on the digestion, so eat tiny meals very often if you can, I find bland food is easiest. I can stomach avocado, sweet potato, banana, brown rice and Saladas and that is about it. Nothing spicy. I read to drink an hour either side of meals and not with meals - seems to help. Also I avoid anything too hot or cold. What anti - nausea meds have they given you? Take all they give you to get through!
jude, I don't have kids so can only imagine what that adds to the difficulty but If I know one thing it's that accepting all and any help is good and that you are priority no.1. Expect nothing of yourself other than getting through.
Much love xxx