Hi MyTiff and thank you for your post.

I am sorry to learn that either you or someone you know requires chemotherapy.

It's important to maintain a nutritious and well-balanced diet and to stay hydrated while undergoing chemotherapy.

Since chemotherapy can weaken your immune system and increase your risk of infections, it is essential to be aware of precautions to prevent any infection.

The Royal Marsden's eating well when you have cancer is an informative booklet.   It explains about food hygiene and which foods to avoid during chemotherapy treatment.

You may also like to read eating during chemotherapy by  Gateshead NHS which has useful tips and advice.

Also the staff responsible for administering the chemotherapy will guide you on what is safe what is not during your chemotherapy treatment.

I hope reading this helps and the links are useful.

I also hope that whoever is receiving the  chemotherapy stays well throughout the treatment.

Please get back to us if you need any more information or support.  You may find it helpful to talk things through with one of the nurses on our helpline.  The number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9am till 5 pm Monday to Friday.

 Kind regards

Tina