Journal entry by Morgan Gray —
Janet will begin her first round of treatment (chemotherapy + radiation) for small cell lung cancer January 16, 2021. We are anticipating 2-4 weeks of treatment for the first round with assessment somewhere somewhere in between. She will undergo chemo bi-weekly as well as radiation twice daily. There are a wide range of potential side effects from treatment including fatigue, body aches, dry mouth and poor appetite; only time will tell which of these Janet will be effected by. Her dietician is currently recommending a protein-rich menu, but this is subject to change depending on what her body is tolerant of. We will be working over the next few weeks to determine if there is a meal delivery service that can appetizingly satisfy her nutritional needs. We will be updating the site with information on how to contribute to healthy meals for Janet throughout her treatment; nutrition being one of the bedrocks of successful healing, and most burdensome (meal prep) to folks undergoing chemo. Please feel to reach out here or to Janet, Rob, Morgan or Kim individually if you have a tasty, healthy meal delivery service that you love.
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