Hi reb82 

Different cancer but I coped with my chemo by cutting out coffee and spicey foods a few days before treatment (I had mine every three weeks) and for a few days after until the side effects had worn off.  I was told to drink plenty of water even during the chemo at least 2 litres.

I did try and exercise most days even if it was just a short walk to the shops - as one of my side effects was pains in my joints and legs then I could not do much when the pains were bad.  I dont know if you are working but you may find that you are tired so exercise little and ofter can be better than tiring yourself out.  I found taking walks was the best because it also gets you outside. 

Good luck

I think diet really helps - I got very ill after my first chemo (neutropenia sepsis) so my second cycle was delayed and during that time I ate every super food I could think of! A lot of berries, green vegetables, beetroot, flaxseed oil etc etc and lots and lots of fluids  (including coffee and green tea but no alcohol) and I'm now nearly due for cycle 3 and feel really well. Of course, I don't know which particular food or drink has caused such an improvement - maybe it was just increasing my fluid intake but it has definitely made a difference to me.

Best wishes.

Hello again from your previous strand.  I hope you're getting on ok.

You had mentioned diet before & I looked for some information.  I found something that might be of interest, it's on this site, it's a science blog called "don't believe the hype - 10 persistent cancer myths debunked". It has items about super foods & sugar.  I found it interesting & one of the moderators recommended it to someone.

I think you should look at another page on this site, "diet facts and evidence" as well.  Read reliable stuff about diet before you put burdens on yourself .I'm afraid you've been reading Dr. Google again!

The links eciguser is referring to are on the thread 'Daily Mail'.  The thread seems to have been locked by the Moderators  and I am not sure why but I think you can still follow the links x

No, I was referring to a thread started by reb82 before her diagnosis where she wondered if she had HL or NHL or something else.

I replied several times & was concerned that she was reading some unhelpful stuff on the internet & making things worse. What she wrote about sugar in this thread made wonder whether she's doing it again!

Hi everyone

The Cancer Research UK science blog post 'don't believe the hype - 10 persistent cancer myths debunked' is here. 

Our information about diet and cancer, facts and evidence, can be found here.

Best wishes

Jane