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Nutrition recommendations for Stage 3b Colon Cancer?

Posted by lorenzo303 @lorenzo303, Jan 22 11:52am

Decembe 28 had a colon resection and a few days later diagnosed with Stage 3B colon cancer. As of today I'm about 15 lbs lighter and when I look in the mirror I see an emaciated man in his late 70's, yet I feel pretty good. When I left the hospital they gave me a couple of bottles on Ensure plus. It's not bad, but I'm wondering if there's something better out there I should be considering. I've been told i have an 80% chance of beating this via a Folfox regimen for 6 months. When I start to google about it I have to turn my computer off as it gets very scary. I beat head and neck cancer back in 2014 and feel confident I'll do the same this time. Just looking for a little reassurance, Thanks for any positive input you might offer.

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lorenzo303 | @lorenzo303 | Feb 4 2:41pm
In reply to @roywalton "I have the same background, agree that 2 or 3 times per day exercise, no sugar,..." + (show)
@roywalton

I have the same background, agree that 2 or 3 times per day exercise, no sugar, lots of protein, vegetables, eggs, nuts and fruit
I lost 70 lbs and feel great, 6 months post surgery!

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Thanks for the positive feedback. Appreciate it greatly. Best regards from Colorado.

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sueb4bs | @sueb4bs | Feb 4 5:32pm
In reply to @roywalton "I have the same background, agree that 2 or 3 times per day exercise, no sugar,..." + (show)
@roywalton

I have the same background, agree that 2 or 3 times per day exercise, no sugar, lots of protein, vegetables, eggs, nuts and fruit
I lost 70 lbs and feel great, 6 months post surgery!

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You truly have a great plan for cancer recovery, weight loss, diet maintenance... to mention only a few of your accomplishments.. keep on, keepin' on... take care!

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sueb4bs | @sueb4bs | Feb 4 5:37pm
In reply to @rjjacobsen "Just to add about the neuropathy... it can take quite a while (1-2 months for every..." + (show)
@rjjacobsen

Just to add about the neuropathy... it can take quite a while (1-2 months for every month of chemo) to recover from chemo-induced neuropathy. I'm 26 months post FOLFOX6 chemo and still have some remaining isolated symptoms - mainly numbness in one foot and some balance issues. Chemo induced neuropathy also can effect anything in which the nerves are involved in often small strange and subtle ways - sight, hearing, touch, voice, balance, numbness, mental sharpness. Even things like prickly skin.

I'm very thankful that I've regained my voice control and hearing such that I can sing again. For a while I couldn't hold a tune in a basket.

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What a thrill to have your singing voice back!
So much progress you mention!

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hinojosadaniela | @hinojosadaniela | Feb 11 8:32am
In reply to @sueb4bs "DIET IS CRITICAL! Exercise Daily. 30 minute brisk walking! Take your dog or walking alone works,wonders...." + (show)
@sueb4bs

DIET IS
CRITICAL! Exercise Daily. 30 minute brisk walking! Take your dog or walking alone works,wonders. Lots of water
during the day with electrolytes! Ask for .more help if you need encouragement here!

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Hola!!! por favor me puedes dar mas información de electrolitos , tengo hace 1 mes diagnostico de cancer e colon , tengo 45 años de edad y ya me operaron colectomia parcial . no he encontrado un especialista en nutrición oncologica para pacientes de colon. saludos

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lorenzo303 | @lorenzo303 | Feb 11 8:47am
In reply to @hinojosadaniela "Hola!!! por favor me puedes dar mas información de electrolitos , tengo hace 1 mes diagnostico..." + (show)
@hinojosadaniela

Hola!!! por favor me puedes dar mas información de electrolitos , tengo hace 1 mes diagnostico de cancer e colon , tengo 45 años de edad y ya me operaron colectomia parcial . no he encontrado un especialista en nutrición oncologica para pacientes de colon. saludos

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I’m not sure and don’t want to give you bad advice. Eat healthy and I hope you beat this awful cancer. Best wishes

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rjjacobsen | @rjjacobsen | Feb 12 10:54am
In reply to @lorenzo303 "I’m not sure and don’t want to give you bad advice. Eat healthy and I hope..." + (show)
@lorenzo303

I’m not sure and don’t want to give you bad advice. Eat healthy and I hope you beat this awful cancer. Best wishes

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I don't recall anything specific to a cancer diet. That's a question for your oncologist or looking up on the internet.

I did find this resource:
https://www.healthline.com/health/colorectal-cancer-basics/diet-plan-colon-cancer-treatment#before-chemotherapy-or-radiation
Hope that helps.

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verol65 | @verol65 | Feb 13 5:20pm
In reply to @hinojosadaniela "Hola!!! por favor me puedes dar mas información de electrolitos , tengo hace 1 mes diagnostico..." + (show)
@hinojosadaniela

Hola!!! por favor me puedes dar mas información de electrolitos , tengo hace 1 mes diagnostico de cancer e colon , tengo 45 años de edad y ya me operaron colectomia parcial . no he encontrado un especialista en nutrición oncologica para pacientes de colon. saludos

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Me pasaron el contacto de una nutrióloga (de origen mexicano) que se espacializó en temas gástricos y reside en Houston. Te interesa?

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