Eating during and immediately after chemo

Max I had FEC too and ate whatever I wanted the day before.  I even ate pretty much what I wanted on the day of as well.  As ruthbru says you really need to make sure you are hydrated though - lots and lots of water.

I found that the taste changes varied with each treatment, it was worst with the first one.  I remember I ate a lot of jelly beans (don't know which country you are in, but here in Australia they are jelly beans) I would really just suck at them, they have lots of glucose and settled my tummy.

Make sure you take all the anti nausea meds you are given, whether you think you need them or not.  I was never actually sick, but felt queasy from time to time.  Taking the anti nausea meds before you start to feel sick is best, as it's easier to prevent nausea than stop it once it's started.

You'll know what your body can tolerate, eat what takes your fancy.  Don't try to eat your favourite foods, as you may not be able to stomach much of it after chemo finishes if you persist.  I love lasagne, and ate quite a bit of it while on FEC (a friend kept making a big batch of it and dropping it in to our place) and now I'm not so keen on it.

And remember - lots and lots of water.

Trish

xoxo

The best medication to prevent nausea is EMEND - a bit more expensive than some of the others.  Ask your doctor if you can get it.  Make sure your insurance will cover it.

I lived on yukon gold potatos.  Truly.  I could only deal with very mild, bland, soft food.  Never had nausea, just couldn't BEAR the thought of "crunching" anything.  Try, as ruthbru says, there seems to be something about potatoes that is, well, not disturbing.

Also, room temperature ginger ale.  I also used fresh ginger to make TEA, and that was very pleasant, with a little bit of honey.

Drink as much water as you can b4 and after the infusion.