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Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 188 Likes: 1 | Mary,
My own food policewoman went so far as to put up a whiteboard on the refrigerator to keep track of what I put in. The goal was at least 2 liters of fluid and 2000 to 2500 calories EVERY DAY.
It's imperative to get the nutrition and fluids every day to help your body repair all the damage thats being done.
In the four months that I was on pain meds, I never once felt hungry. I had to force myself to eat. The pain meds will not only cause severe constipation, but they'll supress the appetite also.
Set an alarm, write it down. Do whatever you need to do to make sure he's refueling. It is vitally important to recovery.
Good Health,
Chuck
SCC Stage IV right tonsil T3N3M0. Dx 08/03. Clinical Trial:8 weeks Taxol, Carboplatin then Hydrea, 5FU, IMRT x's 48, SND, Iressa x 2yrs. Now 20 years out and thriving. Dealing with a Prostate cancer diagnosis now. Add a Bladder cancer diagnosis to all the fun.
It's always something
"Adversity doesn't build character, it reveals it."
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