Pancreatic Stage IV: What drinks works for you? V-8?

Posted by jeannie9 @jeannie9, Dec 9 1:14pm

I was DX w/stage IV Pancreatic Ca in end of April 2024 . Started extensive chemo end of July . Do chemo every 2wks. I drink OJ, have to eat foods that break down easily because of previous radiation for colorectal cancer w/chemo. Does anyone have problems drinking V8 tomato juice ? I like it and it has veggies in it. I also have tried Boost, Ensure and Premiere 30g of protein. I have a Palliative Care meeting at cancer Ctr on Wednesday morning.
Wishing everyone HOPE and PRAYERS !

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gamaryanne | @gamaryanne | Dec 10 8:46am

Wow! You are doing great if you can handle V8 on chemo! Kudos!
Ascent makes a great, clean whey protein powder if you begin to need an alternative to shakes in a can.

stageivsurvivor | @stageivsurvivor | Dec 11 5:16am

No problems drinking V-8 juice. Drank a 12 oz glass nearly every day on chemo after my Whipple and still do.

aprilg | @aprilg | Dec 13 12:06pm

I found the low sodium V8 has a higher level of potassium if you find that it may be beneficial. Chemo has affected my levels so I have one every day.

Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | 19 hours ago

@jeannie9, I hope you saw the helpful posts from members. How did your appointment go with your palliative care team? Did they say anything about V-8 and your nutrition intake? How are you doing?