On 7/27/2007
sandra13 wrote:
My dad had a whipple for pancreatic cancer in June. He will begin chemo shortly. I was just wondering from all of you out there, is there anything you found helpful in preparing the body for the chemo.
I know weight gain for PC patients is a plus. the drs. we have talked to have just said to have him gain weight. I was just wondering if any of you out there found certain foods or supplements to prepare the body for this upcoming battle.
Thanks so much
Sandi
Dear Sandi
When I was getting chemo,I was seen by a dr of complimentary medicine at a major cancer care center in nyc. He recommended complex carbohydrates, along with protein supplement and i think carotine to improve digestion. I already had cravings for carbs but I had trouble eating protein for some reason. Anyway, each person is individual so what was good for me might not be good for your dad.
I'm not very into alternative medicine but felt that this doctor had some good ideas. I did have acupuncture before I had cancer and wanted to know if it would be ok to start having accupuncture treatments again for my shoulder. Turned out that acupuncture can be helpful in addressing some of the problems of chemo, such as fatigue or nausea.
If your dad could find a well trained dr of complimentary medicine, a consult might be of help.
et