Hello! Someone I love has been diagnosed with stage 4 colorectal cancer (significant liver mets). What can I buy/ bring to support. Likely will be treated with FOLFOX unless eligible for immunotherapy.
Already on my list is:
- home cooked food 2-3 times a week (split with another person to do the rest of the meals) this has already started as she has significant pain in her side from her liver.
- electric blanket
- warm coat or cardigan
- fluffy slippers
- hair growth serum
- nail oil
- nurosym for chronic fatigue/ pain (just my device that I’m giving her)
For prehabilitation I have also booked:
- oncology physiotherapist
- oncology dietician
- dental oncology clearance
- therapist - found one but my friend doesn’t want therapy right now.
What other things can do to prepare her for what is coming? What can I expect from the treatment? I know FOLFOX can lead to cold sensitivity, are there any products that are good for combating this? Any pattern to the food aversions people experience if any?
Thank you!