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Cancer: Managing Symptoms | Last Active: Mar 21 4:04pm | Replies (15)

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@richardrollins

I’m sorry I don’t know the name of the liquid medications, but the loss of appetite will facilitate rapid decline. Our Oncologist prescribed a liquid that I put into my wife’s drinks. Worked very well.

Also I buy Premier Drinks at Costco, they are less expensive than ensure and provide better protein and vitamins. I would start her on those to supplement her food intake until the medications kick in..

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Premier Protein is the one recommended by our oncologist. It’s a good stop gap measure to keep protein levels up. If it’s too sweet (I find it is) you can add almond milk or oat milk, for example, just make sure you have the whole container. When in treatment the amount of protein needed is much higher than what is needed in a healthy diet. Try and find some high protein foods that you like or can tolerate and eat them as well. The drink can help but shouldn’t replace eating well. A good diet during treatment is a key element in being able to continue with treatment. Take anti nausea meds if necessary but make sure you do everything you can to eat.