So as I stated in another post earlier today, my grandfather is battling a terminal form of lung cancer and they are doing a last ditch attempt to put it into remission by intensive chemotherapy, followed by a local radiation. He is experiencing some common symptoms of chemo such as the bad taste constantly in your mouth, the inability to eat properly, and nausea. I was wondering if anyone here has had any experience with chemo, and relief from the symptoms. Any advice would be welcome, I would really like him to be at ease regardless of the outcome of treatment.
Chemotherapy
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kmckinn3
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I have no experience... but did some searching. A lot of places want you to pay for herbal remedies and stuff. I kinda felt like they may have been scams.... but who knows. Other than that, this is what I came up with:
Due to the toxic nature of chemotherapy drugs, the organs responsible for processing and eliminating toxins like the kidneys and liver, will be under hugely increased pressure during and after the treatment and may become more susceptible to damage.
The negative effects of chemotherapy on the liver and kidneys is further exacerbated by the multiple drug prescriptions that often accompany cancer treatment.
Chemotherapy Side-Effect Relief Tips
Consume Plenty of:
*Citrus and other fruits and dark green or yellow vegetables for vitamins A and C, beta carotene and other plant chemicals that protect against cancer.
*Whole-grain breads and cereals and other high-fiber foods to promote smooth colon functioning.
Cut Down on:
*Fatty foods, especially those high in saturated animal fats (Believed to support tumor growth).
Alcoholic beverages.
*Salt-cured, smoked, fermented and charcoal-broiled foods.
Avoid:
*Foods that contain pesticide residues and environmental pollutants.
Eat Your Vegetables - And Fruits Too!
The pigments and other chemicals that give plant foods their bright colors also seem to contribute to their cancer-fighting properties.
Nutritionists now agree with the age-old urging of mothers and advise people to eat at least three different-colored vegetables and two different fruits daily.
Choose from among the dark green leafy vegetables and the dark yellow, orange and red fruits and vegetables.
Include one serving of citrus a day, and strive to have a vegetable from the cabbage family, which includes broccoli, sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, collards, kale, kohlrabi, mustard greens, rutabagas and turnips.
Tips For Coping With Eating Problems of Cancer Patients
*Plan your major meal for the time of day when you are least likely to experience nausea and vomiting. Eating small, frequent meals and snacks through the day works well too.
*Let someone else prepare the food if cooking odors provoke nausea. Food served at room temperature or cold gives off less odor than hot food.
*Eat bland or pureed foods if mouth sores are a problem. Avoid salty, spicy or acidic foods. Sucking on zinc lozenges may speed the healing of mouth sores.
*To overcome nausea, try chewing on ice chips or sucking on a ginger candy or sour lemon drop before eating. Sipping flat ginger ale or cola may also help.
*Rest for half an hour after eating, preferably in a sitting or upright position. Reclining or laying down may trigger reflux, nausea and/or vomiting.
*Pay extra attention to dental hygiene. Avoid full-strength products that can further irritate mouth sores. Try a baking soda paste and use a finger and a soft cloth to gently cleanse teeth. Rinse with a weak solution of hydrogen peroxide and baking soda.
*If dry mouth makes swallowing difficult, use a blender to liquefy foods or moisten them with low-fat milk, sauces or gravies.
*If diarrhea is a problem, avoid fatty foods, raw fruits, whole-grain products and other foods that can make it worse. Instead, eat bland, binding foods like rice, bananas, cooked apples and dry toast.
Source: NaturalLiving4u.com
I hope that helps and I hope your grandfather gets better. Mental health is huge... keep him positive.
Take care
Due to the toxic nature of chemotherapy drugs, the organs responsible for processing and eliminating toxins like the kidneys and liver, will be under hugely increased pressure during and after the treatment and may become more susceptible to damage.
The negative effects of chemotherapy on the liver and kidneys is further exacerbated by the multiple drug prescriptions that often accompany cancer treatment.
Chemotherapy Side-Effect Relief Tips
Consume Plenty of:
*Citrus and other fruits and dark green or yellow vegetables for vitamins A and C, beta carotene and other plant chemicals that protect against cancer.
*Whole-grain breads and cereals and other high-fiber foods to promote smooth colon functioning.
Cut Down on:
*Fatty foods, especially those high in saturated animal fats (Believed to support tumor growth).
Alcoholic beverages.
*Salt-cured, smoked, fermented and charcoal-broiled foods.
Avoid:
*Foods that contain pesticide residues and environmental pollutants.
Eat Your Vegetables - And Fruits Too!
The pigments and other chemicals that give plant foods their bright colors also seem to contribute to their cancer-fighting properties.
Nutritionists now agree with the age-old urging of mothers and advise people to eat at least three different-colored vegetables and two different fruits daily.
Choose from among the dark green leafy vegetables and the dark yellow, orange and red fruits and vegetables.
Include one serving of citrus a day, and strive to have a vegetable from the cabbage family, which includes broccoli, sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, collards, kale, kohlrabi, mustard greens, rutabagas and turnips.
Tips For Coping With Eating Problems of Cancer Patients
*Plan your major meal for the time of day when you are least likely to experience nausea and vomiting. Eating small, frequent meals and snacks through the day works well too.
*Let someone else prepare the food if cooking odors provoke nausea. Food served at room temperature or cold gives off less odor than hot food.
*Eat bland or pureed foods if mouth sores are a problem. Avoid salty, spicy or acidic foods. Sucking on zinc lozenges may speed the healing of mouth sores.
*To overcome nausea, try chewing on ice chips or sucking on a ginger candy or sour lemon drop before eating. Sipping flat ginger ale or cola may also help.
*Rest for half an hour after eating, preferably in a sitting or upright position. Reclining or laying down may trigger reflux, nausea and/or vomiting.
*Pay extra attention to dental hygiene. Avoid full-strength products that can further irritate mouth sores. Try a baking soda paste and use a finger and a soft cloth to gently cleanse teeth. Rinse with a weak solution of hydrogen peroxide and baking soda.
*If dry mouth makes swallowing difficult, use a blender to liquefy foods or moisten them with low-fat milk, sauces or gravies.
*If diarrhea is a problem, avoid fatty foods, raw fruits, whole-grain products and other foods that can make it worse. Instead, eat bland, binding foods like rice, bananas, cooked apples and dry toast.
Source: NaturalLiving4u.com
I hope that helps and I hope your grandfather gets better. Mental health is huge... keep him positive.
Take care
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e-man67
Benny Hill's Understudy
For nausea try some candied ginger. PM me your addy and I will swing by the candy shop tomorrow and ship you some. Pregnant women eat the stuff for nausea so it might work...Prayers his way.
theribdoctor
Certifiable.
sorry to hear it, I lost my mom to that in 99.
I hope this helps him and your family.
I hope this helps him and your family.
Soundwave13
BoM Feb 2010
So sorry to hear this. Great advise from Kyle.
My prayers & best wishes to you & your family.
My prayers & best wishes to you & your family.
