[NCSUchemofood]

I am a student at NC State University in the Food and Bioprocessing Science Department. For our senior design project we are working on developing a food product that would be designed for cancer patients that are experiencing taste changes due to chemotherapy. We are interested in
learning if common foods are appealing to breast cancer patients who have had chemotherapy in the last 6 months. We are hoping to take this information and lay the ground work for a line of foods specifically
catered to chemotherapy patients.

Those who wish to participate will complete a completely anonymous survey asking about your treatment, diagnosis, and what foods you like to eat! It will only take about 10 minutues of your time. When you are frusterated trying to find a food that tastes good, this may give you some options to try! Please click
on the link below to access the survey.

Thank you so much for your time, the answers you give could lead to a new product that would help future chemotherapy patients struggling with their diet!

https://spreadsheets...TMHBOWVNBakE6MQ

Chelsea Barnum
Senior in Bioprocessing Science, NCSU
cvbarnum@ncsu.edu

[2boysmom]

I'll do it. I just finished chemo yesterday, but I have to say, these foods, in addition to tasting good, should be priced for people who get multiple medical bills EVERYDAY. We can't afford expensive food, and while I applaud what you are trying to do, I would HATE to see "price gouging" on food for people who have taken a hit financially for a condition that so crappy in so many ways!!!

Laurie

[bg5]

I'll do it. Just started Chemo on April 7. Agree with Laurie pricing will be a factor for most everyone.

[happytobeme]

I will do it too! Honestly, there were certain foods I had to have like PROTEIN and certain foods I would avoid like the plaque (High fiber foods). Count me in. I finished chemo 5 months ago :-)

[djin]

I did the survey, but honestly have my last chemo tomorrow and just ate all the foods I liked before (OK, I'm a meat and potatoes person, not good). Does anyone out there who's had chemo notice a lot of face and tummy bloating? Also, is it possible that I'll lose this gross flab during upcoming radiation? I've been giving away all my old "skinny" clothes, but am not sure if I need to lose the medium sizes as well (I have new "fatty clothes" which I can alter down).

[Admin II]

This research survey is approved for posting.
Carolyn
Admin II

[2boysmom]

djin, on 19 April 2010 - 04:58 AM, said:

I did the survey, but honestly have my last chemo tomorrow and just ate all the foods I liked before (OK, I'm a meat and potatoes person, not good). Does anyone out there who's had chemo notice a lot of face and tummy bloating? Also, is it possible that I'll lose this gross flab during upcoming radiation? I've been giving away all my old "skinny" clothes, but am not sure if I need to lose the medium sizes as well (I have new "fatty clothes" which I can alter down).

Yes chemo can cause the tummy bloating, I know for sure. I have even heard of people losing weight, but their tummy got bigger. The face thing might be from steriods, but I am not sure. I wouldn't give away your clothes, because we should really be eating low fat and working out to minimize the chance of recurrence, so I would think that we could even look better than before!!!

Laurie

[3jaysmom]

djin: cherie here was just talking to cardio 2day; he said there's a thing called chemo bloat. got to go 2 gastro. again. i have 3inches on my belly (which i could not afford)but have only gained 3lbs. 6 mos. after finishing chemo. i've already tried a colo9n cleanse still has lots of gas, aqnd bloat..anyone else know about this? Am eating a lot of dairy, not usual 4 me.. just tastes good, after not tasting anything but yuck! for 6 mos..self control needed with ice cream,or it'll be more than 3 (new) extra lbs.chime in , ladies

[mrsnjband]

Having a good food product would be awesome. I ate a lot of instant mashed potatoes with cheese melted in them. I lost a little weight with chemo but not much. Lost lots of inches through out the radiation for some reason, which was post bilateral mastectomies. Had to get new clothes after that. Tummy was smaller and with no boobs had to find a new way to dress my body. I have come to LOVE shopping for clothes! I have definately become a High Maintence Woman!!!