Hi Floki,

A very warm welcome to the forum.

I am so sorry to hear that you lost your young sister to this disease and am sure that this may have a bearing on how you feel.

Have you asked your care team for any tips about eating? Chemo dries your system out, so you need to drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration. If you don't feel thirsty, keep taking small sips throughout the day. Many people lose their appetite during chemo. They can have a sore mouth or feel nauseous. There are medications for both of these problems, so mention to your care team. Your taste and smell can also change. It can help to have smaller or more frequent meals that are blander, softer and not too spicy. Try to eat nutritious meals, which will help to give you energy. Try eating some of your favourite meals.

If you are really struggling to eat, or losing weight, you can be prescribed energy drinks to keep your calorie intake up. Macmillan Cancer Support produces a booklet entitled "Eating Problems and Cancer" which you may find helpful.

Please keep in touch and let us know how you get on. We are always here for you,

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx