What would be simple to make for some one who had chemotherapy yesterday and have lost her appetite?!
My best friend have breast cancer and have started chemotherapy yesterday!. She has vomited a lot and doesn't feel like eating!.If you have some advice ,please help me so that I can make her something light to eat!.Thank you!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
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I am so sorry to hear about your friend !.!.!.!. my dad had a rare cancer and received the same chemo as breast cancer patients!. He refused food, even ensure, and about the only thing he seemed to enjoy was soft serve ice cream and sherbet!. We later discovered that chemo patients need to avoid soft serve ice cream!. There are many foods they must avoid to prevent infection during this time when their immune system is weak and vulnerable!. Chemo does something to the taste buds and makes everything taste different!. It was very disappointing for him to try and eat his favorite things, only to have them taste awful!.
Lukewarm bland broth and plenty of crackers satisfied him, too!. Don't be alarmed if your friend just takes a few sips or bites and can't take anymore!. Be forewarned, too, that what may taste alright this week won't taste as well next week or next month!. Your friend may also develop sores in her mouth, and this can also affect her appetite!. There are medications to help with this if it does happen!.
I hope the best for your friend, and her family and friends!.
Found this info to share with you from various websites about chemo:
Vomiting and nausea are other common side-effects of chemotherapy during cancer treatment!. It is suggested that the patient eat very small meals throughout the day instead of having 3 large meals!. Never eat hurriedly, always chewing the food thoroughly to make digestion easier!. Until chemotherapy is stopped the patient must avoid eating any sort of fried foods, foods with fat in them, sweets, and avoid / reduce the amount of meat intake!. It is best to have a lot of fresh vegetables!. Ask the physician for advice on what to eat and what to avoid!.
Management of nausea and vomiting
* Relax!. Don't assume you will be sick!.
* Use imaging and other relaxation techniques before and during your therapy!. Biofeedback, self-hypnosis, diversionary activities (videos, games, puzzles), accupressure and music therapy may be helpful!.
* Avoid eating for a few hours before treatment, if you experience nausea!.
* Stay away from fatty or spicy foods, sweets and strong smelling foods!.
* Ice chips, ginger ale, unsalted pretzels, plain crackers, cool, bland foods can help combat nausea!.
* Try small, frequent meals!. Eat slowly!.
* Have your favorite foods available and located conveniently!.
* Drink plenty of water!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Lukewarm bland broth and plenty of crackers satisfied him, too!. Don't be alarmed if your friend just takes a few sips or bites and can't take anymore!. Be forewarned, too, that what may taste alright this week won't taste as well next week or next month!. Your friend may also develop sores in her mouth, and this can also affect her appetite!. There are medications to help with this if it does happen!.
I hope the best for your friend, and her family and friends!.
Found this info to share with you from various websites about chemo:
Vomiting and nausea are other common side-effects of chemotherapy during cancer treatment!. It is suggested that the patient eat very small meals throughout the day instead of having 3 large meals!. Never eat hurriedly, always chewing the food thoroughly to make digestion easier!. Until chemotherapy is stopped the patient must avoid eating any sort of fried foods, foods with fat in them, sweets, and avoid / reduce the amount of meat intake!. It is best to have a lot of fresh vegetables!. Ask the physician for advice on what to eat and what to avoid!.
Management of nausea and vomiting
* Relax!. Don't assume you will be sick!.
* Use imaging and other relaxation techniques before and during your therapy!. Biofeedback, self-hypnosis, diversionary activities (videos, games, puzzles), accupressure and music therapy may be helpful!.
* Avoid eating for a few hours before treatment, if you experience nausea!.
* Stay away from fatty or spicy foods, sweets and strong smelling foods!.
* Ice chips, ginger ale, unsalted pretzels, plain crackers, cool, bland foods can help combat nausea!.
* Try small, frequent meals!. Eat slowly!.
* Have your favorite foods available and located conveniently!.
* Drink plenty of water!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
How about a simple veggie broth!? Just simmer some veggies (potato, carrots, celery, onion, spinach, green peppers, etc, with some sea salt and black pepper!. This would replace potassium and electrolytes for her!. I would keep it very basic and simple, and encourage her to drink as much of it as she can tolerate!. I would use only organic veggies, to avoid the toxic load of pesticides found in commercial produce!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Broken rice porridge!.
Boil broken rice(you will get it at asian section of the grocery) in water!.Add salt for taste!.
Serve with pickle!.
Porridge should not be very thick!.
Cook half glass of broken rice first ; to check whether she likes it!.
It is what i feed my kid when he is sleepy in the mornings before going to school!.
It gives energy and will feel the fulness!.
EDIT:
There are some branded broken rices from India(Kerala)
Eg:- Nirapara!.
Nenmani
It's easy to prepare and feed!.Best wishes!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Boil broken rice(you will get it at asian section of the grocery) in water!.Add salt for taste!.
Serve with pickle!.
Porridge should not be very thick!.
Cook half glass of broken rice first ; to check whether she likes it!.
It is what i feed my kid when he is sleepy in the mornings before going to school!.
It gives energy and will feel the fulness!.
EDIT:
There are some branded broken rices from India(Kerala)
Eg:- Nirapara!.
Nenmani
It's easy to prepare and feed!.Best wishes!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
My husband liked very plain food after his chemo!.
I made him grilled chicken breast with mashed swede & carrot!.
Carrot soup with a soft roll or maybe a nice salad she can pick at!.
The sickness does pass & my husband's appetite returned quite quickly!. xWww@FoodAQ@Com
I made him grilled chicken breast with mashed swede & carrot!.
Carrot soup with a soft roll or maybe a nice salad she can pick at!.
The sickness does pass & my husband's appetite returned quite quickly!. xWww@FoodAQ@Com
Organic chicken and vegetable soup made with organic chicken, organic veggies, organic chicken broth, salt/pepper
And a chocolate milk shake!.
She also might like butternut squash soup!!!Www@FoodAQ@Com
And a chocolate milk shake!.
She also might like butternut squash soup!!!Www@FoodAQ@Com
How about her favourite soup
Pasta or rice is also fairly light as well!.
I hope they are able to get rid of her cancer, I wish your friend the best of luck!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Pasta or rice is also fairly light as well!.
I hope they are able to get rid of her cancer, I wish your friend the best of luck!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Some vegetable soup with noodles should be fine!.
Add her favourite veggies to encourage her to eat!.
Hope she gets well soon!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Add her favourite veggies to encourage her to eat!.
Hope she gets well soon!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Try something that doesnt have a strong smell!. Like potato soup, mash with grilled chicken fillet etc!.
Soup worked for my cousin, she went through the same!.
Good luck!Www@FoodAQ@Com
Soup worked for my cousin, she went through the same!.
Good luck!Www@FoodAQ@Com
Milk shakes or a high protein drink is usually easy to tolerate!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
dry toast
crackers
basically anything that will stay down!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
crackers
basically anything that will stay down!.Www@FoodAQ@Com