Explore our helpful online forum resources for information about how to plan a creative diet to support your cancer treatment plan. Visit CancerCompass.com to research strategies today. http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/cancer-nutrition/diet/1,0,130,107.htm Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss RSS.NET: http://www.rssdotnet.com/ Hello Everyone, What's life without an stomach? My Husband has just had surgery Nov 2009 the removal of his stomach due to cancer at the age of 51. which is is still in ICU. Would he be able to live a comfortable life without his stomach or would it be some complication in his near future. Could he live without a stomach or how long do he has to live. what are the side effect that might occur. I'm so clueless that I'm so afraid that when he does come home would I be able to provide him with care he needs. Like, What can he eat, What can't  eat,  If anyone could provide me with some imformation that had their stomach removed. I would surely appreciated your kindness.  Thank You, http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,41483,0.htm adderla Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Hi everyone. My mom is 55 years old she had her whipple procedure in August and soon starting chemo.I would like to ask you for few information regarding a nutricion list of food.What does she have to eat, what supplements does she have to get?????How  much does she have to eat??Can you please help with these few informations??? Thank you and god bless http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,40000,0.htm Elizabeta53 Sun, 20 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Normal 0 false false false EN-CA X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <w:L http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,38939,0.htm Jummy1 Wed, 12 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT Things I am reading about the RAI diet are a little vague. Can I have non-dairy creamer in my coffee? Can I have regulat oatmeal?sugar?"NO YOLKS" egg noodles?Any salt free maragrine? any help is appreciated http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,38730,0.htm n1ladyd Wed, 05 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT is there a good protein drink anyone knows of that is good? And is it good for you? My husband has kidney cancer and on sutent his taste goes bad for all of foods. I was taking a herbal life protein drink and he tried it and loved it. Is that ok for him to drink? http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,38618,0.htm lourdes08 Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT Currently my dad has received two rounds of chemotherapy for this type of cancer.  I heard that it affects your taste and appetite, but I was wondering if anyone has experienced this and if there were any foods they felt were appetizing or worked better than others.  My dad has lost a lot of weight, doesn't want to eat, often says he cannot swallow and barely takes his supplements.  He still has more chemotherapy, but I am afraid that he will not be strong enough if he doesn't start moving and eating.  Does anyone have experience or advice with this? http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,37875,0.htm TraceyLynn Wed, 08 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT Hi,My partner's mom has been diagnosed with NSCLC and is undergoing chemo. Her blood count has reduced to 2000 (2 weeks after the first chemo) What kind of food can be taken to improve her blood count. Doctors have asked her not to take raw fruits or veggies for fear of infections. Also, she is a diabetic. Thanks,-V http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,36885,0.htm toasttolife Sat, 06 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT My partner has been diagnosed with Bowel Cancer.Starts Radiation and Chemo treatment on Wednesday.What foods are best for him to eat while being on Chemo, but as well as having to watch what he eats due to the effect of the radiation on his bowel.If anyone has any ideas/receipes for me I would be greatly appreciative.Thanks,Toni. http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,36130,0.htm ToniMaree Wed, 13 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT Hi All,My dad was diagnosed with RCC (clear cell), Stage III, Grade II on Wednesday.  This came as a bit of a suprise as his tumor was 5.5 cm and was described as "well-encapsulated" and "away from the renal vein" due to his CT scan.  He had a radical nephrectomy through the laparoscope.  According to the pathology report, there were a few microscopic cells in the renal vein that took his supposed Stage I RCC to Stage III.  The urologist who did the surgery said that there have been instances when the kidney and interior tumor are squished when removed through the small incision on the belly; as a result, some of the cancer cells come off and end up in the nearest exit--the renal vein.So...my dad is being treated as a Stage III case although he's been told he doesn't fit the profile.  The urologist and oncologist he'll be working with are offering up a clinical trial of Sutent/Nexavar/placebo.  I think it's the Assure trial.  He is considering trying this, but he's also thinking about looking into a holistic MD who would work on nutrition with him.What are your thoughts?  I see Sutent and Nexavar on this message board, but I'm not seeing much about nutrition and diet.  I'm curious to see what research, personal stories, info all of you have to share.  I know his doctors  will push the drugs, while the holistic doctor he consults will push the nutrition and herbs.  He is weighing all of his options before making a decision about how to move forward.Thank you for your help and be well!Andrea http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,34956,0.htm drea1409 Sat, 04 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT At this point I have now got Fibromalgia nad take meds for the pain my mes for the depression, meds for the pain, med for my asthma, meds for my Barretts meds so I can sleep. And most of them cause weight gain. Do any of you have any help for me? An ideas? http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,34901,0.htm LINDA_E_5 Fri, 03 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT Some docs suggest alkalising your body helps with cancer. Two ways to do that is through a Geen Vegetable diet or Alkaline Water. Any thoughts?? http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,34760,0.htm NancyHAL Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT My mother had lung cancer. Sadly she passed away with a stroke in Feb. Anyway, she was having a had time eating because of radition. Someone who had cancer before said she should try drinking butter milk. It was so good for her. She said it went down so well. She could even eat cornbread with it. We were so happy that she had something that she could eat. When we found out that she had cancer she weighed 105 lbs. When she died she weighed 113. We were so happy that she was gaining weigh. But, like I said sadly she lost her wonderful life due to a stroke. But, Praise the Lord she did'nt have to suffer with the cancer. I hope this will help someone else who can't eat. May God be with you all! http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,34681,0.htm Lisa2009 Fri, 27 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT It is tough having to change your lifestyle because some medical problem comes your way. I have had a tough time with this, I care incredibly about my body and have found myself in need of a diet supplement to help with cravings for sweets. I have discovered a product that works for me, Acai Chews. First of all it's amazing how good this berry is for you. For me this product has helped cut back on cravings because it is sweet but has no sugar. http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,34561,0.htm ImBeautiful Tue, 24 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT Don't remember about dry pasta, olive oil & red wine, HELP http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,34235,0.htm MartiPits Sun, 15 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT I'm sorry this is so long but I'm new to all this.  : )I'm hoping someone can help me.  My father (67) was diagnosed with stomach cancer (lymphoma), ulcers, and h pylori at Christmas.  His oncologist started him on an antibiotic treatment for several weeks.  Last week, my father's endoscopy showed the h pylori infection was gone but everything else was the same.  He goes to the oncologist tomorrow to discuss the next treatment.  During this time, the doctor hasn't offered any type of information regarding diet, recipes to try, supplements, etc.  My father is now at the point that anything he eats makes his stomach hurt and bloated.  A few weeks ago he was at least able to eat soup, mashed potatoes, etc., without pain but now anything bothers him.  HE IS SO HUNGRY.   I can hardly bring myself to eat when I am around because I don't want to tempt him.  He is losing weight and I'm sure he is not getting the proper vitamins.  Can anyone offer any suggestions so I can help him?  Also, his oncologist mentioned doing another round of antibiotic treatment.  I do not understand why you would take that route if the infection is gone.  Wouldn't it be better to start chemo or some other treatment to take care of the lymphoma that is already there?  I'm concerned that it will spread if it isn't addressed soon.  Thank you for any help and diet info you have to share! http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,33449,0.htm DaughterGS Sun, 22 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT Hello, my name is Lynn and am new this site.  Hoping to get some nutrion info.I have been taking Tarceva for 5 months now and stilll am having digestive issues.  I take the pill in the morning with no food, only a cup of coffee maybe a half hour before.  I was going to try eating a banana or taking some acidolfphilus as well.  Any thoughts anyone...  http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,33256,0.htm NinnyM Mon, 16 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT I had my first Velcade treatment yesterday. tolerated well...but know that I will experience more...however...want to know the best dietary foods that I can ingest at this time to keep myself strong. I will appreciate any input. Judy g. http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,32431,0.htm Judy_g_8 Fri, 23 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT My auntie is a 73 years old woman who found out she got Pseudomyxoma Pefitonei almost one year ago. She has been doing chemotherapy since then. Doctors advised not to have surgery because she is old and weak, specially it is her second cancer. So far it is been around 9 months. She just had a MRI and doctor found out one of her tumors, which used to be small jelly, is getting bigger and alomst pushes her lung. We are not quite sure why the tumor got big so fast but I guess one of the reasons is she was fed by high protein food too much. Chinese people believe fish maw, shark fin this kind of expensive food has high nutrition. Seeing her getting skinnier and skinnier her families want to boost up her health resistance so I think they fed her a lot of this. Now my auntie is way too skinny and only lies in bed every single day cuz the tumor is big and hurts. I dont know what I can help specially I heard the doctor said she is too weak to have any chemotherapy and we can just try to reduce her pain when she is passing her way. Basically she is waiting for the end of her life and the doctor is doing nothing except using some Chinese medicine to control growth of the big tumor.  Can anyone tell me if there is any thing my auntie can still eat and good for healing her sickness? I hate just sitting there even the doctor told us nothing we can really do. Please, please, please give me some advice.  Thank you very much. http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,32221,0.htm Andrea28 Sat, 17 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT hiii frnds....my mom is having lungs cancer.she is not willing to eat now a days...she is also losing her wieght . she only drinks milks.& is taking breads...will any of the u plz tell me abt the details of the diet of the patient having lung cancer. is there any restriction of the food for the patient of the lung cancer.... kamal....india http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,32118,0.htm kamalssn Wed, 14 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT I'm confused 'bout bulletin board?  Was looken 4 a plan 4 diet and only saw questions.  Where can i look 4 a plan on what and how much to eat so as not to increase my cancer and also maintain a healthy weight?  Thanks new to site, Liz http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,31862,0.htm Colombiana_Lizard Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT hi ,my wife is sick after eating any food ,it takes about 30mins then she is sick,, and has pains for about 2 hours ,,any one help http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,30818,0.htm john5656 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT My husband uses 6 cans of Gevity a day.  We have travelled to Hawaii and Alaska and had to send the Gevity to the hotel in advance at great cost.  Why is there not a powder we can take and reconstitute with water?  Has anyone had sucess at travelling and having PEG feedings? http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,30779,0.htm Lulie Sat, 29 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT Try Indian Food. My chemo does not affect my appetite, but it does markedly reduce the pleasure I experience from the flavors of the food I eat. It has been almost a year, and I find myself craving spicy, strongly flavored, or salty foods. If it's either shells and cheese or...try Indian food. Something about the flavor reminds me that food tastes good, and all will again soon! Good Luck http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,29680,0.htm Grateful_to_be_me Sun, 26 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT My M0m recently had a whipple and because she is only 107 pounds the Dr. inserted a j tube.  It was used a few nights at the hospital but then she was discharged.  The surgeon says a j tube feeding is not something medicare pays for.  Is this true? http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,28839,0.htm KarynM Tue, 30 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT hello everybodydoes anybody have any advice on how to build up my mum with some weight.any help/advice would be much appreciated thankyouHelen http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,28052,0.htm daughter03 Tue, 09 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT