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Friday, October, 30, 2009

Diet During Chemotherapy

Lyrica may be better than Cymbalta for chemo-induced neuropathy

October 02, 2008
Lyrica may be a good option for cancer patients suffering from the numb fingers and toes associated with chemotherapy-induced neuropathy. According to oncologist Dr. Randall Oyer, Lyrica may work for patients who get little relief from Cymbalta, Elavil, or Neurontin. Diet, exercise, and adequate sleep may also help ease the pain, says Dr. Oyer. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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How to find an appetite when dealing with chemotherapy and nausea
By Amy Thomas , Health Expert

This is the fourth article in a MyDietExercise.com series on how to beat cancer through diet and... Read more »

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Chemo Regimen FAQs: CMF Chemotherapy
By PJ Hamel , Health Expert

...probably won't lose your hair, a rarity in breast cancer chemotherapy. CMF may thin your hair,... Read more »

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Chemo Regimen FAQs: AC Chemotherapy
By PJ Hamel , Health Expert

Q. I'm scheduled to have chemotherapy. The doctor says it's AC. I can't remember all the... Read more »

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Living with Metastasis: The Emotional Toll of Breast Cancer (Stage 4) as a Chronic Illness
By Laurie Kingston , Health Expert

...continue to be shocked when an improvement in my diet has an almost immediate effect on my... Read more »

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Rimonabant: Miracle Drug for Obesity?
By Dr. Larry Weinrauch , Health Expert

...many doctors frustrated by discussions of various diets to people that don’t want to be... Read more »

Health Guide

Uterine Fibroids and Hysterectomy: Diagnosis
...cause these problems.)Regular use of any medications (including vitamins and over-the-counter drugs).Diet history, including caffeine and alcohol intake.Past or present contraceptive use.Any... Read more »
Kidney Stones: Causes
...Americans and that therate has increased since the 1970s, perhaps because of increases in animal and dietary protein intake.Gender and AgeMen. The risk of kidney stones increases in a man's 40s... Read more »
Congestive Heart Failure Complications
...from fluid buildup). Fluid buildup is treated with lifestyle measures such as reducing salt in the diet, as well as drugs such as diuretics. Sometimes, for hospitalized patients, an... Read more »
Hypothyroidism: Causes
...doses of selenium, a common over-the-counter supplement, may lower thyroid levels. Some drugs used in cancer chemotherapy can also cause hypothyroidism.RadiationHigh-dose radiation for cancers of... Read more »
Anemia: Introduction
...from blood and reused. Nevertheless, iron deficiency can occur from a number of conditions.Iron-Poor Diets. A healthy diet easily provides enough iron. In general, most people need just 1 mg, and... Read more »

Medications

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...prevent or relieve nausea and vomiting. Changes in diet such as eating several small meals or... Read more »

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...worsens, follow your doctor's instructions about diet changes and starting or adjusting your... Read more »

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...worsens, follow your doctor's instructions about diet changes and starting or adjusting your... Read more »

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...may help relieve nausea and vomiting. Changes in diet such as eating several small meals or... Read more »

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...your treatment may help relieve vomiting. Changes in diet and lifestyle, such as eating several... Read more »

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