Throat and stomach cancer.

Hi Erica24 and a very warm welcome to the Macmillan Community but sorry to hear about your mum’s diagnosis and the challenges she is having.

A cancer diagnosis in the family can be such a challenging and stressful time but getting support from others who are dealing with the ‘exact same' cancer type or support challenges will help you a lot……. I have a completely different type of cancer and treatment journey.

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…… support groups. These groups are safe places to talk to others who may have a similar diagnosis, treatment experience, to ask questions and get support from family members who are navigating the same support journey.

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Thankyou

Erica24 said:

Does anyone have any advise with regards to diet please?

Hi Erica24 

Your mum should get Fortisips or Ensures, which are meal replacement drinks, on prescription. Is she having weekly chemo? In which case her GP is the best bet. If she is being seen soon at the hospital ask there plus something to stop the nausea. 
Best wishes 

Hiya Dani

Yes she is on regular chemo now. But we are still fighting to hear from the dietitian. In my last correspondence she said bio milk was better than ensures but that was in a voice mail. 

It cannot be right to just leave her as she is. I'm going to contact the cancer nurse again and also take your advise with regards to Dr.

Kind regards erica 

Hugs