Diagonosdt with Melanoma,this person gets Procrit shots once a week along with B-12. Diet and the use of V8 juice,along with Beets and Spinach,have raised the Blood Count, to 10 and going up every week. Now the person does not have such a great apaitite, and does'nt seem to be hungry,when dinner is set. This problem has been noticed awhile back ,but has seemed to be getting worse. I know these Shots are Powerful, and could surpress the apatite. Anything I could do to help this person along with Meals, or maybe a more complex Diet or Input on some other helpful ideas. Thank So Much.
2006-09-17 05:48:52 · 3 answers · asked by aclausing2003 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
It is not uncommon for people going through chemo to have no appetite and yet it is very important to get enough nutritional support. Sometimes more frequent smaller meals can help. Make sure that everything offered is nutritious - eliminate all junk foods with no nutritious (vitamin) content. Also, you can supplement the meals with Ensure.
Procrit helps increase red blood cell production, but can only work so much without also guaranteeing that vitamins and minerals, which are also needed for red blood cell production, are also included in the diet.
2006-09-17 06:27:50 · answer #1 · answered by petlover 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Procit doesn't inhibit the appetite. The disease process will decrease appetite, though. Being in pain will also decrease appetite. Ask the doctor for Megace. This is an Rx and is used to stimulate the appetite. Be aware, though, that when the end of life is near NOTHING Will increase the appetite.
Hope this helped you.
2006-09-17 11:13:07 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Procrit does not cause appetite suppression. It basically stimulates red blood cell production.
Does the person have mets to the liver?
2006-09-17 09:52:01 · answer #3 · answered by happydawg 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋