Diet during radiotherapy to the neck

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Hi I've just joined as my partner has been diagnosed with cancer . Primary source not found but has a lymph node in his neck contains cancer cells.He starts radiotherapy in a couple of weeks.

The dietitian I spoke to recommended Whey protein powder but there's so many on the market. Can any one recommend one please?

Beesuit 3 hours ago

Hi Bikerc68955

I was given Fortisip by my hospital when I couldn’t eat. Up till then I just ate proper food. Does your partner need to put on weight before starting?

Dani

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Bikerc68955 2 hours ago in reply to Beesuit

Hi, thanks for getting in touch. My partner has Crohns disease, Diverticulitis and a Hiatus hernia which, all combined, really restricts his diet already. His weight has been at 9 stone for years and I'm so concerned about him losing weight. I know this will happen so the dietician recommends the whey protein powder and high carb diet to try and prevent as much weight loss as possible.

Thanks

Beesuit 2 hours ago in reply to Bikerc68955

Bikerc68955 said:
My partner has Crohns disease, Diverticulitis and a Hiatus hernia which, all combined, really restricts his diet already.

Oh, so sorry. That makes it tough. He should get proper support from his dieticians. Hopefully somebody who has personal experience will join in. Meanwhile I’ll have a look through some past posts for you.

Dani

Base of tongue cancer. T2N0M0 6 weeks Radiotherapy finished January 2019

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