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Living with lung cancer - Introduce yourself & come say hi
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Sorry to jump in so late but I had seen your question earlier when I didn't have time to respond. I wanted to pass along something in response to your question on diet. In March I was diagnosed with Adenocarcinoma that was able to be removed surgically, but since it involved one lymph node they also recommended and I opted for 4 rounds of follow-up chemo. Before everything was lined up I pulled up info on Amish Healer Solomon Wickey and his Healing Plan diet that my fiance remembered from when his father had cancer 20 years ago. It was quite well known at the time in our area since he lived in our State and many people around personally knew people who were helped. I went as far as making sure my oncologist didn't see any red flags with the plan and bought the ingredients but only followed it for 2 days. Once I knew I was scheduled for surgery I fell back on comfort food during the days before surgery, to be honest. But, since it sounded like the type of info you were seeking I wanted you to know that if you Google him you should be able to see what you think. I just checked and found what I think was the most helpful site I had found in the Spring- lovehomeandhealth.com. My thoughts and prayers are with you both.
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Hello bluelagoon. I love this name! I once drank a cocktail with this name, lol. You left us with a cliffhanger. How was your surgery? I think that comfort foods are definitely in order after your have been told that you have cancer and in need of an operation! When I had chemo ( for my second cancer) I ate anything that I could keep down. I also made sure that I drank 8 glasses of water a day. But I have to tell you that I become very cautious when I read or hear the word miracle. It reminds me of the meme about selling a bridge. A balanced meal, whether vegetarian or eating meat should be a priority, of course. But I don't know of any miracles that have happened because of a diet. I think that we have to be very careful with promises that miracles conjure up. As cancer people, we have a lot on our plate and a hint of a miracle can suggest the wrong thing as Solomon Wickey's diet promises. Also when we restrict diets during very tense times it can exasperate anxiety flare ups. I don't know what I would have done with out my comfort foods during my four active cancers. How are you?
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Hi @bluelagoon, healthy diets can support healing. You were wise to consult your oncologist to ensure that the diet plan didn't raise any red flags. Many cancer centers include dietitians in the cancer team. They are an amazing resource when people have questions about healthy diets and also about getting good nutrition when cancer treatments may make a challenge to get enough calories or cause unwanted weight gain.