Diet- raw fruits and veggies

Sherry - I did a baking soda rinse 4 times a day for my first few rounds of chemo, then got a mouthwash from my Chemo clinic for the rest. I got a tender mouth, but never got a sore. Ask at your Chemo Clinic to see if they make up a mouthwash - it isn't something that you can buy OTC.

As for diet, while you are on chemo, I would just eat what tastes good! I got an awful taste in my mouth, hard food hurt to chew, I was nauseous, etc.....just eat what you can, and also what makes you feel good! I was told lots of protein and carbs to keep my strength up.  The Chemo is doing its job killing the cancer, at this point you don't need to get that extra boost from food, you just need to get through Chemo!

I made some changes to how I eat after I finished chemo. I have increased the amount of fruit and vege, decreased the amount of meat, decreased alcohol, etc. I think the most important thing is to make changes you can stick to, and find what works for you. There are some good books out there, one I found very helpful was "Foods that fight Cancer" by Richard Belivieu.

Sherry, just be careful eating the raw F&V while taking chemo. Be sure they are washed well, perhaps even invest in a vegetable wash or read up on how to do it with a little bleach. You don't want to ingest any unwanted bugs that can take advantage of your perhaps lowered immunity.

Z-packs (Christy, they're prepackaged vitamins and supplements that work effectively with each other to boost immunity) are fine when you are not on chemo, but again, I would check with your onc on whether they are OK during chemo. The anti-oxidant strength afforded by them is indiscriminate...that is it will boost the cancer's ability to fight the chemo as well as your normal cells.

Yes, I think the Z pack is the antibiotic for your bronchitis.  I had a friend at work who had the bronchitis thing and also got sores in her mouth from that virus.  It could be the chemo, it could be the virus.  As for diet, my oncologist told me four things when I asked about lifestyle changes -- cut way down on red meat, don't drink alot of alcohol, don't go overboard on the soy (I'm ER+) and try to maintain a healthy weight (that's the hardest!).  Best of luck

I was told not to eat any fresh fruits or veggies I couldn't wash and peel during chemo.  I've been using the baking soda/water rinse and so far I've gotten a little tender but no actual sores.  I keep in on the vanity outside the bathroom and try to remember to just rinse every time I go to the bathroom for the first few days after treatment, then just occasionally after that.  Hope you feel better soon!