Hi Stavros......

I couldn't remember, but got the Sunnybrook booklet out and there are really
no dietary concerns so long as you are not constipated or the opposite.
Ron doesn't remember having any special diet or problems at all.

But one thing that is important is to stop large doses of vitamins or
anti-oxidants......they may prevent the radiation from destroying cancer
cells.  (I am quoting the pamphlet here.)

In particular, it says you are NOT to take antioxidant supplements such as
Vitamin E, C, Beta-carotene and Selenium during radiation and for at least
one week after.  Ordinary multivitamins are quite OK.  Ron had to quit the
first two (E & C) and he had taken large doses of them for 30 years.

Oh.....just saw that you shouldn't drink alcohol either......it could cause
bladder irritation.  But you will be told all of this when you go for your
tattoos and cat scans.

Hope this helps......Heather

I had no problem eating anything during RT.

However, I drank water like a fish.  Drinking water is highly, very highly,
recommended.

Guidelines I recieved were no Oxidants and any herbal supplements. Drink a
lot of water and keep your systems working....:)

Guide given to my husband related to avoiding and or treating damage when
cells lining the intestines are exposed to radiation.

"Once they are damaged, they are not able to take in fluid, which results
in frequent soft or loose stools. Eating a low fiber diet will help reduce
the number of soft or loose stools, and will assist in healing damaged
tissues. some examples of low fiber foods are:

Creamed Soups
Eggs
Cheese
Coked vegetables
Potatoes
Broiled meats"

Also:

1. Eat Three small meals with small snacks between meals.

2. Try warm instead of hot or cold foods.  Hot foods speed up the rate food
travels through the stomach and intestines.

3. Eat foods low in roughage or fiber to reduce stool volume:
Chicken, Fish, Canned or well cooked vegetables, eggs, white bread, fruits
without skins,tender cooked meats, rice and noodles, fruit juices, smooth
peanut butter, yogurt, cooked cereals.

4. Avoid food that cause gas and cramping:
Beer, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Chewing gum, Colas or other sodas,
Corn, Dried beans and peas, Fried foods Raw fruits, Raw vegetables, Spicy
food that contain hot pepper, curry, or Cajun spices.

5. Try to chew wit your mouth closed.

6. Drink beverages 45 to one hour before or after meals.

7. Minimize activity for one hour after meals.

8. Limit beverages that contain caffeine, like strong coffee, strong tea,
colas or other sodas and chocolate.

9. Add nutmeg to food (This spice may help to slow down the movement of
your bowels.)