Mom is back on track! - 1267534

clemclem44
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I'm so happy to report that her last chemo treatment went perfectly and she was given anti-nausea meds and she's maintained an appetite and has been eating really well.

I suspect that her pain pills for her back were making her pretty nauseous and now that her back is better she's feeling much improved.

I'm so thankful!!!

I have discovered a pumpkin smoothy that was helpful for her.

1/2 c. pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
1/4 c. heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
3/4 c. water
1/2 c. ice
sweeten with maple syrup to taste... (try 3 tablespoons first and add more if you prefer)

blend in a good blender that can crush ice.

this worked wonders for her. Fiber, protein and some fat. She loves pumpkin pie.

I believe her next treatment is on the 26th and then we will get a scan to see how it's working.
Fingers crossed!

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JimC
Posts: 2753

Hi Carrie,

That's great...thanks for sharing the good news!

And good luck on the upcoming scan.

JimC
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Dr West
Posts: 4735

Thanks for the update and a practical suggestion with the recipe!

Good luck.

-Dr. West

catdander
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Yay Carrie and Mom, I'm so glad to hear the excellent news!

and Thanks for the recipe. We really appreciate you sharing it with the community. It's good to know people are out there making it work.

Congrats,
Janine