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Go-To Meals After Chemo

Chemotherapy can wreak havoc on the appetite. What are your go-to meals after chemo?

  1. Well I don’t think i would say it’s a “meal” but there are specific foods and all carb heavy.. Sometimes right after chemo, I eat a small bowl of mashed potatoes (omg so good!!) I keep potatoes both raw and instant. I find a day or two later that I enjoy carbs “meals” like fried rice, with various proteins.. shrimp is my favorite. I can make it myself but prefer to have it delivered and rest. Egg drop soup is my absolute FAVORITE comfort! I have learned how to make it myself and it helps me when I have been very sick and weak… the protein & broth base helps calm my stomach. ~Leya Elijah-Team Member~

    1. Thank you for sharing Leya! Best, Catherine (Advancedovariancancer.net Team Member)

  2. To be honest, I didn't handle chemo well so nothing sounded great at all to eat, BUT when I did want to eat I found that cold things were easier to manage than warm meals for some reason.

    1. Thank you for sharing Randalynn. Chemo is never easy so I applaud you for getting through it! Best, Catherine (Advancedovariancancer.net Team Member)

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