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Are Nutrilite Protein Supplements Helpful To A Patient Undergoing Chemotherapy For Gall Bladder Carcinoma?

my mother is undergoing chemotherapy for gall bladder carcinoma,she underwent a surgery 34 days back,she s 54 years old ,height around 5.7 feet,weight around 78,an established case of ulcerative colitis since 30 years,are nutrilite protein suppliments helpful for her plz advice for a proper diet for her
Thu, 20 Nov 2014
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General Surgeon 's  Response
Hi and welcome to HCm
it wont have any direct effect on cancer but it may improve her general condtiions and be good nutritional support for her future fight against tumor. gallbladder ca is serious condition with generally poor prognosis but it is owrth to complete chemotherapy to raise chancer of long survival Wish you good health. Regards
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Pulmonologist Dr. Drkaushal85's  Response
Thanks for your question on HCM.
Yes, she can definitely take protien supplements. No harm in it.
Follow these diet for your mother.
1. Avoid junk food and oily, spicy food.
2. Eat healthy, properly coocked food.
3. Avoid uncooked food.
4. Eat fruits and green leafy vegetables.
5. Drink plenty of fluids.
6. Take protein powder and multivitamin supplements.
So no need to worry much. Eat healthy and freshly prepared food.
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Are Nutrilite Protein Supplements Helpful To A Patient Undergoing Chemotherapy For Gall Bladder Carcinoma?

Hi and welcome to HCm it wont have any direct effect on cancer but it may improve her general condtiions and be good nutritional support for her future fight against tumor. gallbladder ca is serious condition with generally poor prognosis but it is owrth to complete chemotherapy to raise chancer of long survival Wish you good health. Regards