About Breast Cancer: Neutropenic Diet Protects From Fevers & Infections

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Breast Cancer Breast Cancer Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Daily Life From Pam Stephan, your Guide to Breast Cancer Both my sister and I have had chemo. She had it before a stem cell transplant and I had it for breast cancer. Both of us struggled with side effects, especially a low immune system. If this is your case too, you must be really picky about what you eat. Bacteria is not your friend right now! Neutropenic Diet Protects From Fevers & Infections Who knows what microbes lurk on your evening meal? We hope that none do! When you're in treatment and your neutrophils are on vacation, make sure you eat a neutropenic diet. Guarding against bacteria and microbes and mold will protect you from fevers, infections, and additional treatments. See More About:  side effects  breast cancer treatment  blood counts Mucositis Hurts, But Help is Available Mucositis is another possible side effect of chemo. I compare it to having burning matches scattered all up and down from one end of the digestive system to the other. It can get so bad that the pain can cause delays in treatment. Fortunately, there are good solutions for this. Treatments for Mucositis Home Remedies See More About:  side effects  breast cancer treatment  chemotherapy Keep Your Mouth Happy My dentist is a wonderful lady who treats the whole person, not just my teeth. She gave me lots of tips on how chemo would affect my dental health, and some good ways to prevent problems. We call her the Natural Tooth Fairy! See More About:  oral health  cancer treatment  chemotherapy Newly Diagnosed Advice and Information You can understand your diagnosis, know what disease stages mean and how that affects your treatment options. More tests might be needed - understand the reasons for the tests and what results will mean for you. Make informed decisions - before treatment begins. See More About:  cancer treatment  diagnosis  pathology report Breast Cancer Ads Breast Cancer Breast Cancer Facts Cancer Treatment Breast Cancer Stage Cancer Symptoms Featured Articles Treatment Options for Breast Cancer Support and Resources - During and After Treatment Life During Treatment - Self Care, Side Effects, Reconstruction Life After Treatment, Recovery, Hair and Skin Care, Changes Decode Medical Terms - Breast Cancer Glossary Breast Cancer Basics - Definition, Types, Survival Statistics   More from About.com Financial Emergencies An unexpected change in your financial situation can be incredibly stressful. Here's how to cope. More> Retirement Planning Learn the top five things you need to do in order to start building a retirement nest egg. More> This newsletter is written by: Pam Stephan Breast Cancer Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Breast Cancer newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Get Socially Connected Fan Me On Facebook Tweet Me On Twitter Stick With Me on Pinterest   Follow me on: Advertisement