Lenvima - sensitive to some foods: Concerned about proper nutrition
Hi. I just got moved up to 20mg Lenvima. I have stage 4 kidney cancer late reoccurrence. How is your diet. The medicine is making me sensitive to high fiber and vegetables. I am on Brat diet with a few additions. But concerned I don’t have enough nutrition.
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@martinmichelle, you ask a good question about getting enough nutrition. I made your comment into its own discussion and moved it to the Kidney Cancer group. I did this so you can connect with other members living with kidney cancer or caring for someone who does, like @deemar @2ndjourney @nang and @deb333. They may have tips and experiences to share about nutrition and managing side effects of lenvatinib (Lenvima).
Martinmichelle, have you consulted with an oncology dietitian at your cancer center?
Thanks for doing that Colleen.
The nutritionist at the cancer center recommended drinking Protein drinks. However I have a very difficult time drinking them..they taste horrible to me. But maybe this will help others. Right now I am trying not to loose any more weight, so my oncologist told me to eat whatever I can, whatever appeals to me. I have blood work done regularly, and they check to see if I am low on any vitamin or mineral. So far so good. I am only low on sodium.