Hi Katy! Welcome to OCF! You are in the right place to get correct medical info and support to get you thru this next part of your Big C battle.

Its not going to be easy especially with having 2 little ones at home. But you will get thru it and move on with a renewed zest for whats most important in life.

Best thing you can do is begin to write down names and contact info for everyone who offers their assistance. Tell them when the time comes where you need help you will let them know what they can do. It can be something small like making a homemade meal for your family, doing a load of laundry, helping you to straighten up the house or grocery shopping for you, even taking the little ones for the afternoon or overnight helps. Those things add up to mean alot when you arent feeling well.

You will need to prioritize and focus on your intake. Every single day you will need to take in a minimum of 2500-3000 calories and 48-80 oz of water. Those numbers sound high but they are the MINIMUMS you need to get thru this. the more you take in and drink water the better. If you are able to eat now I would recommend eating all your favorites prior to beginning treatments. Dont worry about putting on a couple pounds, that is a good thing right now. Your sense of taste and swallowing will change during treatments, its temporary but it can be a real struggle for a while. So, eat now!

We will be here to help you with questions and to give you pep talks when you feel low. Its ok to lean on us, we really do understand. We have been where you are and will help you get thru it too.