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Hi, my husband was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer on December 18,2023. He also has lesions on his liver. He is unable to eat much. I would like to know what I can prepare for him with a lot of protein. He has lost about 50 pounds in the last 3 months. He seems to be in a lot of pain after he eats. His chemo starts next Monday, January 15th, 2024. Are there any hints or suggestions out there from personal experience that will help him? Thank you.
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Hi @randyokey, there are several discussions about eating with pancreatic cancer. Here are a few you might find helpful:
- What to eat when diagnosed with pancreatic cancer?
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/what-to-eat-2/
- Husband won’t eat
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/husband-wont-eat/
- Still losing weight: Does timing of Creon help?
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/still-losing-weight/
How did the first chemo treatment go?
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Just my experience - (after losing 40 pounds) I've been taking enzymes with every meal for quite some time now. The enzyme I use is CREON. It seems to help me a lot with the stomach and intestine pain. As most people will tell you - everyone has different experiences. Do you know which chemo he will be getting and are they starting at 100% dosage verses say 80% ?
Hope other people jump in to give you some more suggestions.