Help Day 8 post 1st Chemo cannot eat….!!!

Hi I am also day 8 cycle one! I can't give any magic answers but was warned about the taste changes, hasn't happened yet,...fully expecting it to. what chemo are you on I'm on 4 x EC at mo. not horrendous experience yet, but a few side effects, plus have now caught a cold. I was told not to lose weight as the chemo dosage is based on that, so keep an eye. if you find something that works would you let me know be good to have a buddy at he same stage of it all.  I have bought some plastic cutlery....... havechad issues with my PICC LINE keeps bleeding and has to be redressed. pain x

Hi Amelie11

Welcome to the forum and sorry to hear that you are being treated for breast cancer.  You could try sucking on sugar free sweets to see if that would help with the taste issues.

Hope this helps.

Best wishes

Daisy53

Hi Amelie11 sorry to hear about problems I had ECX 6 and also suffered from taste changes the things I found helpful were mouthwash also I discovered a no added sugar cream soda & dandelion / burdock in Morrisons . ( Couldn’t drink tea it was foul made with our water could only drink next counties water lol .

Try frozen grapes to cleanse your mouth before a meal . 
hope you find things you can manage soon 

Hi, the foul taste is horrid, isn't it.  My nurse suggested pineapple and I must admit it was ok. I also found raw veg - cucumber and carrot - were tolerable.  I hope this eases soon for you 

Hi so sorry you are having trouble with eating....it's dreadful ...I was so upset and distressed with it...but your taste will come back when you have finished chemo. I too suffered badly with food during my chemo......it got better towards the end of each cycle but then it was time for another one. I couldn't face any hot food at all but could tolerate ice-cream and yoghurt and I used to make egg mayonnaise sandwiches and keep them in the fridge until really cold and I could manage.....water tasted vile but put a drop of juice in as I realized I needed to drink. They do advise not to try to eat what would be your favourite foods as you may find when your treatment has finished it spoils it for you. Ginger biscuits help and fruit sweets...it's best to eat something than nothing at all.....try what you can...you will make up for it when the chemo is over....I feel so sorry for you as I know how awful it is....but take heart it's not permanent....

Sending you hugs

Ratty xxx

I'm slightly ahead of you and yes, it's awful when it happens. I'm finding that I'm getting used to it. I had a really sore mouth for a few days too although I've now been given a mouth wash which helps with that. Not looking forward to bleeding gums in next cycle. I seem to be able to eat much better now and from about day 10. Hang on in there. I think you will adapt. Xx

Hi hev999 am on TCHP 6 cycles…..! Thanks re Chemo dose I will check with them pre next session as have lost half a stone….!

The tip of cold water with blackcurrant squash is working for me in a glass with a straw to at least drink. I am going to try a trifle tonight will let you know how that goes…!! Sorry you are having few PICC line probs it sorts for you too X

Thanks Daisy53X

Thanks Irishgirl16 it is the worst bit and has made me nauseous…..!!! Will try pineapple tonight X

Thanks Rattybaggins it is so odd, I am a little overweight so I can afford to lose some, I usually love my food too much cannot believe I am not even feeling hungry….!‍♀️ Your juice suggestion has really helped me today thank you for all your very helpful advice  X