my husband is going to enter the SCALOP-2 trial next week, which involves trying gemciatbine/nab-paclitaxel to slow growth of locally advanced inoperable tumours. I'd be curious to hear any advice regarding how to prepare or mitigate side effects? I know there is a lot of anecdotal evidence about fasting, but also little scientific evidence to support (and some risks!). He has regained some weight since having the stent inserted; but equally, as this will be weekly chemo doses (3 weeks on, 1 off), I expect that fasting would be too risky?
