Going back to eating !!

Hi Tricia,

Chemo does play havoc with your tastebuds. Eating became a bit of a chore because I couldn’t taste what I was eating but I just forced myself to keep going as I knew how important it was to keep my weight up. I also found that chemo made my mouth very dry and, like you say, furry feeling. I got through a lot of juicy fruits like pineapple, nectarines and oranges. I also found that using a mild mouthwash helped (couldn’t deal with the normal strength ones) Things started to slowly improve for me once chemo was finished. Hope this helps. CB

Pineapple sounds good will give that try

thank you

Great news that you're eating again. Rod uses Biotene mouth wash as it's a moisturising one and Difflam for the soreness in his mouth. He usually loves a hot spicy curry but a single mouthful of one last week sent him into a spasm of agony. Greek yoghurt (with pasteurised milk) and honey and tinned fruit have become his friends. Ice cream too. He is also a huge fan of Soleros. 

I hope your eating continues to improve but also become more enjoyable.

Sorry I have no tips but I wanted to message to say I am so pleased to hear the chemo has shrunk your tumour  and you have been able to eat a little. ️‍