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Please I need your help,
My husband was discharged yesterday after having his first radiotherapy treatment.
He seems very weak and is not eating much.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated, thank you!
Hello. Radiation therapy causes damage of tumor/cancer cells and their toxins enter the bloodstream and can cause symptoms such as general weakness, nausea, lack of appetite and sometimes even vomiting. You need to make sure that your husband drinks enough water and eats in small portions but more often than usual. Your husband's doctor can prescribe medication to relieve the symptoms if needed. Perhaps other forum users will be able to add their own to my advice. I hope your husband's health will improve soon.
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Little and often is the way to go. My Dads mouth got very sore and his sense of taste changed, so mini milk ice creams were the only thing he could manage for a while, and he didn’t normally like ice cream. Soft foods that slip down like mashed potato with cheese mashed in, custards, soups. He quite liked puréed parsnip with cream and nutmeg. You may find your cooking lots of tiny amounts but not a lot being eaten so try not to get disheartened. I cooked and froze into ice cubes that I could then bag up. It meant I could defrost and reheat 2 or three at a time and build up as his appetite returned. It was almost like weening a baby again. Hang in there. Macmillan we’re fantastic for support and have lots of info on their website.
Thank you so much for your support!
Hi, I completed 35 sessions of radiotherapy, lost loads of weight and my appetite for all the foods I love, Just over a year on and I am considered to be in remission for my prostate cancer, it took a long while before I started to get appetite back, but I did, culminating in my first enjoyable fish and chips 2 weeks ago, I am still eating smaller portions but more often, felt very sorry for my wife who in the early days had to get used to me saying no to food or eating very little and throwing most of it away. try as others have said little portions, but you will need to try and find out what he fancies, like with me its not an easy task but hopefully will work. I wish you both well Blessed be.
I'm sorry to hear that your husband is feeling weak and not eating much after his radiotherapy treatment. It's common for people to experience fatigue, nausea, and loss of appetite after undergoing radiotherapy. Here are a few suggestions that may help
Encourage your husband to eat small, frequent meals rather than trying to eat large meals. It may be easier for him to tolerate smaller amounts of food at a time.
Offer foods that are high in protein and calories, as these can help to boost energy levels and maintain strength. Some examples include chicken, fish, eggs, nuts, and cheese.
Offer foods that are easy to chew and swallow, such as soups, smoothies, and pureed foods. These may be more comfortable for your husband to eat if he is experiencing mouth sores or difficulty swallowing.
Try to keep the environment around your husband as calm and peaceful as possible, as this can help to reduce stress and promote relaxation.Encourage your husband to get plenty of rest and to take breaks as needed.
It's important for him to listen to his body and take care of himself during this time.I hope these suggestions are helpful. Please don't hesitate to reach out to his healthcare team if you have any concerns or if his symptoms persist. Take care.
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