Also , pick up a large bottle of Miralax if you haven't already.
The chemo will dry you out and constipation can become a serious issue.
I found out the hard way.
There seems to be a lot that goes unsaid due to the sheer volume of patients at some cancer treatment centers. I was astonished by the number of people coming and going on a daily basis.
My Rad oncologist said 35 patients a day was his limit.
After week four I was going to quit treatments for good due to throat pain and swallowing difficulties, thrush had set in pretty bad. The mouth and throat dryness from radiation
brings that on .
Rad oncologist offered a week off to recover a bit. Suggested I do treatments for 1 more week and get to 50gy before quitting.
So went back but could only do 4 more treatments.
Oatmeal became a favorite food , soft but some texture still. Any dairy products became vile. Breads too, even my homemade sourdough.
Most all food was tasteless for weeks on end so you will have to experiment to find foods that are tolerable.
Its good you are letting your oncologists know what you know about your research even if they discount it. . It might give you some wiggle room on treatments.
After all, in the end , your body, your call.
Mine were surprised when I brought up Grade 3 toxicity which I didn't want to experience.