Chemo brain is something that happens to many patients with or without beer. It's a common side effect that does get better over time and Jack has had that too. My friend told me hers lasted for about a year.

I think the dietician is right that you want to be finished with the chemo and let it get out of your system. We found with Jack that Cisplatin tended to peak at 10-14 days post treatment and you probably want to give it a good 4 weeks. There are side effects that will develop from both the radiation and chemo after the treatment ends. It's like the microwave that keeps on cooking. Stay hydrated with water to work through the aftermath and keep thinking about how good that guiness is going to taste.

Your body will tell you what's not working because it will burn or irritate your mouth or you won't be able to swallow it due to dry mouth. That's why small bites/sips are a good rule of thumb when you're trying things. Eileen makes a good point on make sure the mouth sores from radiation are cleared up first.

Good luck, Regards JoAnne

Teamshrink - I copy your cravings loud and clear. For me the pizza held the appeal, so I know what you mean. The small amount of alcohol in the beer could indeed give you a nasty reaction to some of your chemo drugs. Best to let them be gone for several weeks before you enjoy your old buddy Weiser. No sense tempting the 'fates' any further than you already have!! Hang in there, you can make it through!! Tom J

The hardest thing I've eaten so far was a 1/2 sand with pastrami and mayo. I thought it would be equal to the cheeseburger and pizza both sans their bread but I was wrong. It took about a quart of milk and 30 mins of determination and guts I might add but I finished it. Then I had to go lie down as I was to tired to celebrate !!

A pastrami sandwich is impressive. Chunky soup/spaghetti alfredo is kind of where I'm at right now. I look forward to when I could eat sandwiches again.