Comments for Cancer Treatments http://dailycancer.com Wed, 08 Sep 2010 10:25:42 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.3 Comment on How common is it with breast cancer chemo treatments is loosing your appetite & how can I make mom eat more? by Simmi http://dailycancer.com/2008/12/25/how-common-is-it-with-breast-cancer-chemo-treatments-is-loosing-your-appetite-how-can-i-make-mom-eat-more/#comment-118 Simmi Thu, 08 Jan 2009 13:16:39 +0000 http://dailycancer.com/2008/12/25/how-common-is-it-with-breast-cancer-chemo-treatments-is-loosing-your-appetite-how-can-i-make-mom-eat-more/#comment-118 The chemo did that to me. I can tell you it was very hard. It has to be bland, pretty much tasteless. I had a hard time with meat (I thought I would become a vegetarian). I could handle it better just before the next chemo session. Dried toast. I think cereal. I seemed to be able to handle sweets the best. She really needs to drink a lot of water. That is necessary to get the chemo out of her body. The chemo did that to me. I can tell you it was very hard. It has to be bland, pretty much tasteless. I had a hard time with meat (I thought I would become a vegetarian). I could handle it better just before the next chemo session. Dried toast. I think cereal. I seemed to be able to handle sweets the best. She really needs to drink a lot of water. That is necessary to get the chemo out of her body.

]]> Comment on Are people going through cancer treatment eligible for short term Social Security disability benefits? by charisse t http://dailycancer.com/2008/12/16/are-people-going-through-cancer-treatment-eligible-for-short-term-social-security-disability-benefits/#comment-582 charisse t Tue, 06 Jan 2009 02:18:01 +0000 http://dailycancer.com/2008/12/16/are-people-going-through-cancer-treatment-eligible-for-short-term-social-security-disability-benefits/#comment-582 have you ever worked if so you can apply for disability. I applied for disability but it takes 5 to 6 months before you will draw your check. You have to prove that you are unable to preform the duty's that you once were able to do. have you ever worked if so you can apply for disability. I applied for disability but it takes 5 to 6 months before you will draw your check. You have to prove that you are unable to preform the duty’s that you once were able to do.

]]> Comment on How common is it with breast cancer chemo treatments is loosing your appetite & how can I make mom eat more? by justm399 http://dailycancer.com/2008/12/25/how-common-is-it-with-breast-cancer-chemo-treatments-is-loosing-your-appetite-how-can-i-make-mom-eat-more/#comment-117 justm399 Mon, 05 Jan 2009 14:18:23 +0000 http://dailycancer.com/2008/12/25/how-common-is-it-with-breast-cancer-chemo-treatments-is-loosing-your-appetite-how-can-i-make-mom-eat-more/#comment-117 when my dad was being treated for lung cancer we would just make up little plates of bite sized snacks, milkshakes, fattening foods and snack with him... it usually got him eating something. (of course, my sister and i gained about 10 lbs ... well worth it). marijuana helps a lot of people, and can be baked into cookies or brownies if they don't want to or can't smoke it... best of luck to you and your mom. when my dad was being treated for lung cancer we would just make up little plates of bite sized snacks, milkshakes, fattening foods and snack with him… it usually got him eating something. (of course, my sister and i gained about 10 lbs … well worth it).

marijuana helps a lot of people, and can be baked into cookies or brownies if they don’t want to or can’t smoke it…

best of luck to you and your mom.

]]> Comment on How common is it with breast cancer chemo treatments is loosing your appetite & how can I make mom eat more? by notalonewithcancer http://dailycancer.com/2008/12/25/how-common-is-it-with-breast-cancer-chemo-treatments-is-loosing-your-appetite-how-can-i-make-mom-eat-more/#comment-116 notalonewithcancer Mon, 05 Jan 2009 12:19:31 +0000 http://dailycancer.com/2008/12/25/how-common-is-it-with-breast-cancer-chemo-treatments-is-loosing-your-appetite-how-can-i-make-mom-eat-more/#comment-116 Usually there are steroids prescribed when one is on chemo to help with the appetite, these meds may need to be adjusted if she is on them. She needs to keep up her nutrition, if she can't eat.. she must drink it thru juicing or nutritional shakes. You can buy ready made shakes, but find a good brand without sweetener in it. Make sure she drinks plenty of water to flush the chemicals thru her body so they don't accumulate in the kidneys. Usually there are steroids prescribed when one is on chemo to help with the appetite, these meds may need to be adjusted if she is on them. She needs to keep up her nutrition, if she can’t eat.. she must drink it thru juicing or nutritional shakes. You can buy ready made shakes, but find a good brand without sweetener in it. Make sure she drinks plenty of water to flush the chemicals thru her body so they don’t accumulate in the kidneys.

]]> Comment on How common is it with breast cancer chemo treatments is loosing your appetite & how can I make mom eat more? by allanbrandt http://dailycancer.com/2008/12/25/how-common-is-it-with-breast-cancer-chemo-treatments-is-loosing-your-appetite-how-can-i-make-mom-eat-more/#comment-115 allanbrandt Sat, 03 Jan 2009 15:21:40 +0000 http://dailycancer.com/2008/12/25/how-common-is-it-with-breast-cancer-chemo-treatments-is-loosing-your-appetite-how-can-i-make-mom-eat-more/#comment-115 I was perscribed Megace for prostate cancer, which is an off label use for that med since the primary use is to increase appetite. I did not need the weight gain side effect but that was the effect. For a while I gained a pound a day before I cut back the dosage and went on a diet. I would suggest asking the doctor about managing side effects of nausia and appetite loss. I can only share my experience with that med. It does not mean that somebody else should take that med. Proper meds for side effects that go with cancer treatments can only be advised by a doctor. I was perscribed Megace for prostate cancer, which is an off label use for that med since the primary use is to increase appetite. I did not need the weight gain side effect but that was the effect. For a while I gained a pound a day before I cut back the dosage and went on a diet.

I would suggest asking the doctor about managing side effects of nausia and appetite loss. I can only share my experience with that med. It does not mean that somebody else should take that med. Proper meds for side effects that go with cancer treatments can only be advised by a doctor.

]]> Comment on Are people going through cancer treatment eligible for short term Social Security disability benefits? by EMMA N http://dailycancer.com/2008/12/16/are-people-going-through-cancer-treatment-eligible-for-short-term-social-security-disability-benefits/#comment-581 EMMA N Sat, 03 Jan 2009 14:40:01 +0000 http://dailycancer.com/2008/12/16/are-people-going-through-cancer-treatment-eligible-for-short-term-social-security-disability-benefits/#comment-581 Yes you are eligible, and also you are able to get a grant from macmillan cancer trust although you need to ask a health proffesional for a form. Yes you are eligible, and also you are able to get a grant from macmillan cancer trust although you need to ask a health proffesional for a form.

]]> Comment on What would be involved in bringing in a relative from another country for cancer treatment? by DAR http://dailycancer.com/2008/12/22/what-would-be-involved-in-bringing-in-a-relative-from-another-country-for-cancer-treatment/#comment-351 DAR Thu, 01 Jan 2009 13:11:40 +0000 http://dailycancer.com/2008/12/22/what-would-be-involved-in-bringing-in-a-relative-from-another-country-for-cancer-treatment/#comment-351 You'd have to show you could pay for their treatment, but possibly they would. It does happen. You’d have to show you could pay for their treatment, but possibly they would.

It does happen.

]]> Comment on Are people going through cancer treatment eligible for short term Social Security disability benefits? by Simmi http://dailycancer.com/2008/12/16/are-people-going-through-cancer-treatment-eligible-for-short-term-social-security-disability-benefits/#comment-580 Simmi Thu, 01 Jan 2009 02:44:40 +0000 http://dailycancer.com/2008/12/16/are-people-going-through-cancer-treatment-eligible-for-short-term-social-security-disability-benefits/#comment-580 Social Security is not short term and there is a waiting period of several months before you can get it. They also intentionally make it difficult to get hoping a lot of people will drop out in the process of getting it. There may be other sorts of support available. Check out Social Services in your area though they go by the poverty leve. Perhaps food programs indirectly can help with finances. Social Security is not short term and there is a waiting period of several months before you can get it. They also intentionally make it difficult to get hoping a lot of people will drop out in the process of getting it. There may be other sorts of support available. Check out Social Services in your area though they go by the poverty leve. Perhaps food programs indirectly can help with finances.

]]> Comment on How common is it with breast cancer chemo treatments is loosing your appetite & how can I make mom eat more? by n kateus http://dailycancer.com/2008/12/25/how-common-is-it-with-breast-cancer-chemo-treatments-is-loosing-your-appetite-how-can-i-make-mom-eat-more/#comment-114 n kateus Wed, 31 Dec 2008 17:54:00 +0000 http://dailycancer.com/2008/12/25/how-common-is-it-with-breast-cancer-chemo-treatments-is-loosing-your-appetite-how-can-i-make-mom-eat-more/#comment-114 Julia, the best thing you can do for your mother is what you are: showing concern but with applying practical action to help her. Chemo often causes poor appetite, nausea is a profound problem for some patients, worry/depression--even if not admitted to or perhaps not even consciously, all can account for lack of interest in food. If you are able, try preparing for her small frequent 'meals' of simple foods that are nutritious and attractive, not using any with chemical preservatives. Adequate protein, fresh fruits and vegetables, anything that she can tolerate. If necessary supplement with nutrituous drinks (homemade versus commercially canned) such as egg nog (made from sterile eggs such as eggbeaters or make your 'custard' and cook so that it's sterilized, NO raw eggs). There should be a support group at the facility where she is given the chemo or if she receives it at home via a home health nurse, the nurse should have the contact info for a support group where you can get help with this. Your mom's tastes may be changed right now and things might make her feel ill quite easily, so fresh and light, hi protein in the morning (avoid later in the day), and adequate filtered/pure water, too. n.kateus Julia, the best thing you can do for your mother is what you are: showing concern but with applying practical action to help her. Chemo often causes poor appetite, nausea is a profound problem for some patients, worry/depression–even if not admitted to or perhaps not even consciously, all can account for lack of interest in food. If you are able, try preparing for her small frequent ‘meals’ of simple foods that are nutritious and attractive, not using any with chemical preservatives. Adequate protein, fresh fruits and vegetables, anything that she can tolerate. If necessary supplement with nutrituous drinks (homemade versus commercially canned) such as egg nog (made from sterile eggs such as eggbeaters or make your ‘custard’ and cook so that it’s sterilized, NO raw eggs). There should be a support group at the facility where she is given the chemo or if she receives it at home via a home health nurse, the nurse should have the contact info for a support group where you can get help with this. Your mom’s tastes may be changed right now and things might make her feel ill quite easily, so fresh and light, hi protein in the morning (avoid later in the day), and adequate filtered/pure water, too.
n.kateus

]]> Comment on How common is it with breast cancer chemo treatments is loosing your appetite & how can I make mom eat more? by Dusie http://dailycancer.com/2008/12/25/how-common-is-it-with-breast-cancer-chemo-treatments-is-loosing-your-appetite-how-can-i-make-mom-eat-more/#comment-113 Dusie Wed, 31 Dec 2008 03:58:07 +0000 http://dailycancer.com/2008/12/25/how-common-is-it-with-breast-cancer-chemo-treatments-is-loosing-your-appetite-how-can-i-make-mom-eat-more/#comment-113 The chemo is meant to kill "fast breaking cells" like cancerous ones. The problem is that other cells in the body are fast breaking too. Like hair producing cells, thus the hair loss. And unfortunately so are the cells that line your mouth and stomach. My mom didn't want to eat either. Just keep asking her if anything sounds good. Try to supply her with that. The other thing is that metal utensils cause a really bad taste in combination with the chemo. We switched to plastic and that helped a lot. Best wishes to both of you. I know what you're going through. The chemo is meant to kill “fast breaking cells” like cancerous ones. The problem is that other cells in the body are fast breaking too. Like hair producing cells, thus the hair loss. And unfortunately so are the cells that line your mouth and stomach. My mom didn’t want to eat either. Just keep asking her if anything sounds good. Try to supply her with that. The other thing is that metal utensils cause a really bad taste in combination with the chemo. We switched to plastic and that helped a lot. Best wishes to both of you. I know what you’re going through.

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