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
Sandi,
I'd recommend finding a good naturopathic doctor for him. They can provide supplements to strengthen his general immune system as well as supplements that will help the pancreas and liver (if it is involved). I've just completed 5FU chemo on my liver (as the cancer metasized from the pancreas to my liver). I took the supplements for several weeks before my initial treatment (my adominal pain went away in two weeks; before any medical treatments were performed), during, and after. I also went off the supplements for a week to test them and the pain returned within two days. The supplements simply give your body a better fighting chance.
Bill