Four days until my first chemotherapy treatment. I’m focusing on staying well-hydrated. From what I’ve read, a good rule of thumb is to drink half your body weight in ounces of water.
I started juicing a few days ago and really enjoy it. The drinks taste great, and I’ve been using the leftover pulp to make bread. The downside is the added sugar in the bread—I’m looking for a substitute. This article from MD Anderson Cancer Center has helpful information about sugar intake during treatment:
🔗 Sugar and Cancer Treatment
I’ve also been reading about Cholangiocarcinoma. It’s a rare cancer, but I’m encouraged by new treatments and positive patient experiences. The Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation is an excellent resource:
🔗 Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation
They offer a patient information manual to help navigate treatment—just sign up on their site. They also have active social media accounts with updates and support.
Here are three YouTube videos that explain Cholangiocarcinoma:
📹 Part One: Watch here
📹 Part Two: Watch here
📹 Part Three: Watch here
Another concern is hair loss. I know it’s coming, maybe sooner, maybe later. This Mayo Clinic article explains what to expect during and after chemotherapy:
🔗 Hair Loss and Chemotherapy
As Tuesday approaches, I’m feeling anxious despite all the helpful information I’ve found. I’ll continue sharing updates and resources as I go.
