Hi - I realise that my answer is probably not apt at this moment of time but thought it may be of interest to you nonetheless.  I had a good appetite up until two days ago when the doctor phoned to say they had found cancer in two lymph nodes.  It is early days yet but since then I have only managed a bit toast as I am sick with worry about ... not knowing.  Not knowing what kind of cancer; not knowing if it is contained within the lymph nodes or whether this is the secondary location ... the knot in my stomach from not knowing and waiting for more appts/scans has killed my appetite for now.  I hope it picks up as I realise not eating is not the way to go.

I've not changed my eating habit since diagnosed, but had to change before diagnosis found i was being sick a lot turned out to be hiatus hernea, so have to eat less or it comes back. Big shame i like my food, 

Billy 

Since finding out that I have  prostate  cancer and losing my wife also I have been comfort eating  the tablets I take also increase  my hunger eating microwave  meals 

I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer in June and I have dramatically changed my diet. I've been reading up a lot and I feel encouraged by eating more healthily. I feel more in control by at least changing my eating habits for the better and I really do believe it makes a difference. I ate quite badly in my twenties so of course beg the question that could it have contributed?.

I now eat a mainly dairy-free diet. I eat much more with a plant based diet in mind, but still eat fish and allow myself to still have a bit of gluten and chocolate so I'm not being totally saintly, but I'm hoping it helps me with chemo side effects also

That's a definite yes from me. I had oesophageal cancer at the gastro oesophageal junction. So I had chemo and an oesophagectomy. So I have to eat little and often, diabetes doesn't help but I manage.

I did see a nutritionist and I have to eat carbohydrates, protein and take vitamin/mineral supplements daily.

My weight has stayed stable at 67kg or 10 and a half stone. So I'm happy with that,  it there is always more to learn about my version of eating correctly.

Since Ultrasound and CT scan and increasing Oramorph for the pain.  I always feel full so have soup for dinner and a sandwich for tea.

I have to be very careful of what i eat as in 1 month i have put on nearly 2stone as i am carrying alot of fluid and have fluid on the lung which affects my breathing.  At the moment the medical team do not know where the fluid is coming from.

I am waiting for biopsy operation then i will have to wait for the results so keeping my mind busy by reading, drawing watch tv etc. As any movement starts the pain again. 

They have told me to expect the worse but i have gone into denial I keep telling this illness to go away i do not want it.  Just wondering how long i will have to wait til i get the results.

I, like all melanoma patients, avoid sun exposure after diagnosis so we have to find other ways to get our Vitamin D. So I introduced eating oily fish 3 times a week into my diet, along with eggs, mushrooms, cereal fortified with Vitamin D and a daily supplement. I also eat my 5 a day fruit & veg, including blueberries, garlic, and broccoli and treat myself to a little 70% dark chocolate and/or red wine.  

Hi,

I've completely lost my appetite the past 2 weeks,had my last chemo the 2nd of January,

I don't know what's happened but even trying to get a slice of toast into me makes me want to get sick,

My doctor has put me on those insure drinks and I manage 2 a day,

I still have to face Radiotherapy and I know this is not good as il need all the strength I can get but I can't seem to manage,anyone able to advise or help please,

Angie!

Currently gone veggie, after reading 'The China Study' by T Colin Campbell.  It seems animal protein is BAD for many diseases, including cancer.

Although being veggie or vegan won’t cure or stop you from getting cancer, going vegetarian is a great thing Sarahmary! There is evidence that red and processed meat can increase the risk of cancer, which you can read about here so cutting down is a good thing to do. 

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