Teardrop Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 Dear Members, Sister has 3b lung cancer,squamous had 6 rounds of chemo stable. Will rest 1 month,65 yrs old NSCLC. Anyone went through this, and got good results from when went back on chemo? Wanting to not eat have something to do with cancer, or stopping chemo you don't want to eat so much or is it both? Is it normal lossing weight while going through this,or does this mean she's doing bad? Is their a pill to make her eat more, or I should I not worry so much. She has diabetes, and lymph node measures 1.4 now after chemo was 1.5 before. Took Taxol/Carboplatin, low dose. Please give me feedback,and if you need more information let me know. Love, Teardrop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsC1210 Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 Hello Teardrop I can't really give you a lot of advice but yes there are things that your sisters doctor can give her to help with the appetite. If you are near her try making her some of her favorite foods, keep finger foods nearby so she can nibble on them throughout the day. Boost or Ensure are great ways to add calories but with her being diabetic the sugar free versions would most likely be better for her. (Glucerna is one and it comes in a variety of flavors..) I am sure the others will be along soon to offer more adivce.. Please keep posting and let us know how your sister AND YOU are doing. Warmly Christine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muriel Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 Not eating is probably related to the chemo. If so, her appetite might get better soon. Suggests lots of small meals (snacks) instead of 3 big ones. Look for high calorie "comfort" foods - ice cream, mashed potatoes, puddings. Be sure that her doctor knows about her loss of appetite and weight. Muriel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coni Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 My hubby is having the same problem he has no appetite, the doctor has given him pills. I also found out that anything sweet and cold works...ensure is great too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teardrop Posted November 25, 2008 Author Share Posted November 25, 2008 Dear Members, Thank you for the reply back, I ask these questions as my sister lives far away from me. Thank you for all the replies, I appreciate it so much. Love, Teardrop God Bless All, and Take Care Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsC1210 Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 Tear Drop Please let us know whenever you or your sister have questions or concerns.. Hugs to you boith Christine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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