Karen, TwoCal was too rich for my husband. The nutritionist started him on it since he lost 12 lbs. the 1st week of treatment but it was way more than he could stand. It made him sick. After many issues with nausea I asked that they change his formula to Jevity, which I learned about from this forum. That change plus the slow overnight pump feedings made a huge difference. He is 11 weeks post tx and continues to use Jevity 1.2 and 1.5.

Now about your significant other not wanting to eat -- patience and understanding are key here. Jim and I have been married 29 years and I had never seen him refuse food, and I'd also never known him to throw up, but this treatment made him do both! It is strong stuff so try to hang in there and keep encouraging him and he will cooperate as best he can I feel sure.

P.S. Insurance covers the cost for all his nutrition needs since the doctor ordered it.


Debbie, 53 wife and caregiver to Jim, 68, non-smoker, social drinks only. Stage IV SCC rt. tonsil. HPV+. Neck dissection 12/29/09. Peg inserted 2/2/10. Cisplatin and rad started 2/9/10. Carboplatin given 2nd round. 3rd round cancelled due to toxicity. Finished 30 rad treatments 3/23/10.