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Track Your Side Effects

Tracking your side effects will help ensure you and your doctor have the important information you need to make informed decisions and monitor how you are feeling throughout your cancer journey.

  • Use a 1—5 scale (1 being not bothersome and 5 being very upsetting)
  • Note your date of diagnosis
  • Note your weight at the time
  • Note the type of treatment you are receiving and the dates of your treatment

Tips for Dealing with the Side Effects of Treatment

Side Effect

Fatigue/ Weakness

Useful Suggestions

  • Keep high-calorie, high-protein snacks handy
  • Eat first, drink later to avoid filling up on beverages
  • Eat smaller amounts, more often




Products That Can Help

RESOURCE® BREEZE

RESOURCE® BREEZE is a ready source of extra protein and calories


BENEPROTEIN®

BENEPROTEIN® boosts the protein level of favorite beverages and foods


BENECALORIE®

BENECALORIE® provides the protein and calories of a full meal in just a few bites




Nausea and Vomiting

  • Eat smaller amounts, more often
  • Eat dry, salty foods to settle your stomach
  • Eat smaller amounts, more often


RESOURCE® THICKENED COFFEE

RESOURCE® BREEZE is a ready source of extra protein and calories


RESOURCE® THICKENED COFFEE

BENECALORIE® provides the protein and calories of a full meal in just a few bites



Mucositis

  • Use a glutamine-intensive supplement to reduce the risk of infectious complications along the alimentary tract
RESOURCE® THICKENED COFFEE

GLUTASOLVE® delivers 15 g of L-glutamine and mixes easily with water, or soft foods like yogurt




Difficulty Swallowing (Dysphagia)

  • Eat small, frequent meals
  • Take small bites/sips
  • Eat soft or pureed foods
  • Add gravy, sauce or butter to moisten food
RESOURCE® THICKENED COFFEE

RESOURCE® THICKENUP® thickens liquids and foods








Diarrhea

  • Drink mild, clear liquids
  • Eat small, frequent meals and snacks
  • Avoid greasy, fried, spicy and very sweet foods
  • Eat foods high in soluble fiber

GLUTASOLVE®

GLUTASOLVE® repairs damage done to the GI tract during chemotherapy.


RESOURCE® BREEZE

RESOURCE BREEZE® is an easily tolerated clear liquid that can help you avoid dehydration




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