Helpful Tips from Other's Experience


Clothing

My husband was a big fan of jeans and always wore them. However, the crotch seam is very stiff and when sitting for extended periods and even laying down for radiation treatments, the seam can cause sores in the buttocks area. Highly recommend wearing pants that are soft, such as fleece, and that have very small seams to avoid this potential discomfort.

Pat - December 2007



Food

During radiation treatments my husband did not have a good appetite. The doctor's suggested drinking Boost to increase his protein intake. These drinks are not the best tasting and the novelty soon wears off. One nurse suggested buying the vanilla flavored drink and adding your favorite chocolate syrup to it rather than buying the chocolate flavor. The taste was much better. You can adjust the amount based on your personal preference. You can also buy strawberry syrup as well.

Pat - December 2007







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