Chemotherapy

[fou de Bassan]

Buttercup,

Is protein powder an option? I cooked meals for a friend who was undergoing chemo and she appreciated the protein drinks lots. I don't remember the source of the protein, this was about 10 years ago. She had breast cancer and so wasn't confronted with the problems your father faces.

I hope this has been of some help, my thoughts go out to your family.

[Marlene]

Protein powders certainly. Have you tried a soft foods, minced diet? Or making protein rich soups and pureeing? My mother also cannot digest very easily and practically lived on ensure until we changed her foods to very soft, minced things, like soft boiled eggs, the whites minced, egg salad, etc. We found by breaking the food down, she was able to eat a bit more and digest it. She still eats very little at a time, but gets most of it into her in 5 or six stages. Definately don't heat the Ensure.

Edited December 5, 2006 by Marlene (log)