Fasting and chemo
I have to do an urgent chemo, Caelyx ( I will explain more in the "metastasis to liver" section).
I have an urgent question: I read many studies that state it is better to fast before and after chemo. Is that correct?
Thank you
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hi @amel_83 ,
I am not knowledgeable enough to recommend or not fasting, but I have been interested in the topic for a while. Indeed, there are several study reports which indicated that fasting helps reduce side effects of chemotherapy. Still, it is not a mainstream practice; not everyone can tolerate it and malnutrition is a concern.
I tried to fast when I was on chemo back in 2019, but I could not sustain it, especially with weekly taxol. Looking back, I think that perhaps it would be easier for me if I followed fasting mimicking diet (Dr. Longo research).
Hope other, more knowledgeable members will chime in soon.
Wishing you strength!0 -
Thank you for your answer, I will look online more deeply to.
I will do the chemo once every 28 days, so I may will be able to handle it.
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