My daughter(17) was diagnosed with hodgkins lymphoma this year and just got finished her radiation treatment Tuesday. I need meal ideas after radiation treatment. She can't have green veggies nor corn. Any ideas except the goofy ones will be accepted. thanks in advance.
P.S Websites would be helpful too.
2006-09-21 14:37:57 · 17 answers · asked by nbscorpio3 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
It is difficult to plan meals for cancer patients that have had chemo or radiation because the taste in their mouth is a metallic one and it is difficult to eat. Your daughter will just have to let you know what she thinks she can eat, because she will not have any cravings for food. Everyday she will just have to think about what she might can eat and this will change by the hour. However, she will be able to eat cool or barely warm food the best. She needs to stay out of the kitchen when you are cooking because the smell will turn her off. That is why cool or barely warm food is easier to eat - it doesn't give off the odor. On the days she really can't think of something to eat, make her a milkshake and try to get her to eat something a few hours later. For some reason, food with tomatoes are easier to eat... I think it's because it covers up the metallic taste in your mouth. Good luck and I pray for a full recovery for your daughter.
2006-09-21 14:51:41 · answer #1 · answered by RKC 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Loss of Appetite - Radiation can cause a loss or change in appetite and taste. Foods the patient once liked may no longer be appetizing. Many patients find that eating small meals throughout the day is easier than eating three large meals. The US National Cancer Institute publishes the booklets Radiation and You & Eating Hints which offer many good ideas for maintaining nutrition throughout treatment.
It may be helpful to eat light, easily digested foods and avoid sweet, spicy, or fatty foods. Saltine crackers and herbal teas may be well tolerated. It is important to drink plenty of fluids. these may include water, juices, broth, gelatin, or whatever sounds good. It is helpful to eat and drink slowly and to rest before and after meals to help prevent nausea and vomiting.
Diarrhea (Middle and/or Lower Field) - If diarrhea occurs, it usually begins in the third or fourth week of radiation therapy. Some people have an increase in the number of bowel movements while others have loose, watery stools and intestinal cramping. For most people, a low residue diet and doctor approved anti-diarrhea medications will usually control the problem. Creamed soups, eggs, cheese, cooked vegetables, potatoes, and broiled meats are examples of low residue foods. Call your doctor or nurse if you are unable to control diarrhea with diet and medication. Prolonged diarrhea can cause dehydration, weight loss, and increased fatigue.
2006-09-21 16:35:07 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Radiation should not affect her appetite. If meal planning is a problem the oncologist can recommend a dietician. When I was doing chemo, I ate a lot of turkey, it was nutritious and easy on my stomach. My splurge was Dole Fruit and Juice Bars. When u cant have green veggies that really makes it rough. It's getting close to fall, what about squash and yams as part of her diet?
2006-09-22 02:46:23 · answer #3 · answered by allnamesaretakentryagain 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nutrition and Diet Information from the Lymphoma Association:
http://www.lymphoma.org.uk/support/Factfiles/nutritionandlymphoma.htm
2006-09-21 17:38:07 · answer #4 · answered by big_shot_nurse 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should look for copies of How to Prevent and Treat Cancer with Natural Medicine by Murray, and Beating Cancer With Nutrition by Pat Quillen. Both contain extensive sections on diet and nutrition with menus and recipes especially designed to help build health and immunity in the cancer patient. These are good books written by experts in their field!
Good luck and God bless!
2006-09-23 00:38:47 · answer #5 · answered by Mad Roy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about all natural mineral supplements made from plants? I take one with aloe and another with alfalfa (it contains every vitamin known to man), I also know of some mineral suppliments that will help repair her immune system and strengthen white blood cells (the main reasons chemo patients get sick and weak). The suppliments are in liquid form and your body dosen't have to break them down, they look like herbal tea.The supplements are inexpensive, easy to take and have no negative side effects.
email me for more info, Id love to help!
2006-09-21 14:52:53 · answer #6 · answered by Natural healer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
www.thefirst.originallimu.com this site will help your daughter, research fucoidan in pubmed and see what independant studies have to say about this as a health food with no side effects. It all natural, and will aid her immune system as she needs this also from her treatment.
2006-09-23 15:11:58 · answer #7 · answered by tazzz6413 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hope this will help:
1) Lymphoma Leading the Quest in Cancer Research, Diagnosis & Treatment.
Cedars-Sinai.edu
2) lance armstrong foundation cancer research, education & support.
www.livestrong.org
3) webmd.com
our prayers are with you
2006-09-21 14:54:45 · answer #8 · answered by gonzotis 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i was fortunate enought not to have radiation, but friends who did usually could only eat soft bland stuff. like mashed potatoes and oatmeal. A dietician or even a nurse could probably give you somme cool recipies, mine did. worse comes to worst, theres alway ensure.
2006-09-21 21:03:52 · answer #9 · answered by srvivr_2001 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Easy chicken soup. 1 family size cream of chicken soup. 2 Cans swan sen chicken broth and wide egg noodles. Very good and easy on her tummy. Also I used alot of ramen noodles and they are very cheap.
2006-09-21 14:45:54 · answer #10 · answered by Jackie M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋