Chemotherapy? How did you cope?

sorry you're having to go through this. doctor sounds like a turd

Try edibles if you’re open to it

Chemo sucks, but you gotta do what you gotta do.

I've got no advice on seeking a 2nd opinion. Good luck. Take care and be well.

Sending good thoughts your way.

I haven't been through Chemo but my mother and a co-worker said CBD oil before Chemo really helped with the nausea. Maybe that could help with appetite as well.

Not the best advice, but its all I have. I wish you luck friend.

I DO recommend if you are not happy with your doctor to get a second opinion.

Watching my dad go through his chemo, someone who works 18-20 hours a day , he was absolute zapped by his chemo.

He would sleep all the time and had barely enough energy to walk 50 yards to the mailbox and back.

It was jarring to see the effects it had on him .

Good luck OP. I hope you’re able to overcome this.

Zofran. Lots of zofran is about all the medication recommendations I could give. Sure seemed to help my dad .

Unfortunately, there isn't a total way to avoid the suck. Most cancers don't have "easy" chemo. Stay ahead of the nausea by taking anti-nausea whether you feel it or not. During active chemo you naturally won't feel that hungry most of the time. Eat when you can. Doesn't really matter what. Your goal is to avoid too much of a weight loss. I'd lose 10-15 pounds each chemo cycle but would gain it back in time to lose it again the next cycle. Get some Imodium to help with the diarrhea and to prevent dehydration.

I can't offer much in the way of advice because I've not had to go through this, nor have had a close family member go through this. In general, however, the doctor sounds like a douche. You're in the chemo routine so I wouldn't rock the boat on that, but I would at least seek advice from another doctor on ways to cope with the side effects.

About to join you so you have my complete sympathy

You know what I've been through - 12 cycles of that stuff. Between cycles I'd load up on boost w/extra protein drinks to keep the nutrition up while I wasnt eating. The vast majority of food isn't going to have any flavor while you're going through it - it sucks but try not to make it a big deal. I found that I could taste honey and maple flavors - that's it. I ate a ton of oatmeal during chemo just so I could have some flavor.
Stay on top of the nausea with the nausea meds they prescribe - don't miss a dosage or that low grade nausea will become a fountain of puke in the bathtub while blowing out your arse. Its horrible but it will go away after the last round.
Fatigue - your body needs to rest, so give it what it wants. When this is over you'll have to get back in the gym or on the streets to rebuild your stamina. Just a few months ago I couldn't walk to the end of my driveway without being gassed, but I've spent the last month really hammering away at getting my stamina back up and its working.

DRINK LOTS OF WATER - This must be stressed.

Gotta fight through it - sleep as much as you can and find a way to distract your mind when you're awake. It's awful but its going to be worth it in the end. Stay strong!

Order these from Walmart/Zon/whatever - they're worth it. It'll help your body recover and will help keep you hydrated. The Ensure Clear is awesome because it's really easy on the stomach when you can't keep anything down. The Boosts are heavier, better for the second week after a round.

I’m starting another round of chemo tomorrow for incurable brain cancer. It’s 5 days of pills and the fatigue gets worse with each passing day, followed by the next week which is even worse. The third week slowly starts getting better until you are almost back to “normal” then start the process over. Embrace that it it sucks and try to find joy in the extra time it hopefully buys you with your family. I’m 44 and was diagnosed at 42.