Good morning everyone,
this is just a general query regarding the progress of my cancer.I was diagnosed late March and the cancer was still progressing.The problem I want to share is dieratry.Since I started on chemo,Kisplyx,I have lost all my appetite and have lost over 2 stone.However I am also constipated and take laxitives which only work when taken in large numbers.Is there another strategy to deal with this problem?
I'd suggest contacting your support nurse, if you have one, or the Macmillan phone line for advice. In terms of diet, usually an increase in fibre will help with constipation, but I wouldn't alter your diet before checking in with someone medical to advise you.
Hope it improves soon!
Kate
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