Hello 
I'm new to the forum I'm supporting my mum recently diagnosed in October. Unfortunately they couldn't get the biopsies from the colonoscopy. She's on day 5 of her treatment capecitabine. Getting discomfort and loss of appetite symptoms from her illness more frequently now. She's following the low fibre diet which isn't very healthy one. I've never felt so helpless, worried, alone and scared, I don't know what to do. My Dad sadly passed away 4 years ago and she lives on her own.
So sorry to hear you are going through this as well 
I wish this wasn't happening to my mum and yourself. Unfortunately I was unable to attend my mum's chemo appointment due to work commitments, I can't remember which anti sickness she's been prescribed. The diet is the opposite of what's she's used
, these food suggestions sound thank you. I can't bare to see my mum struggling and being in pain. I know she will be trying to put a brave face for me️ I am missing my Dad more than ever.
I can imagine how hard it is not having your dad here to help too. Everyone’s different but what I’ve felt most helpful is accepting the practical help, I’m very house proud and (sounds shallow) f
l much better when my sister has been round and help keep on top of things. I do have a husband, but he doesn’t do it right although he tries. Is your mum accepting help/visitors? It’s important it’s not all on your shoulders too. If she’s in pain/ feeling sick/toilet issues, you/her should have been given a 24 emergency oncology number? Honestly they are fantastic, they will see her straight away and tweak her meds, they sorted me out in a few hours they’re amazing. Another food I thought of that’s helped is a banana a day- for the potassium. Avocados are good too. Hope you’re ok and looking after yourself too xx A
