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dogleg2 02-07-2015 03:19 PM

Avoid salad
 
Because Im on tykerb and herceptin...I cant have salad....I dont like the chewing on lettuce...and before breast cancer...I loved salad every night.

Mtngrl 02-17-2015 09:44 AM

Re: Avoid salad
 
I don't understand why you can't have salad. Can you elaborate?

jaykay 02-17-2015 03:10 PM

Re: Avoid salad
 
Agree with Amy, I don't understand why you can't have salad either.

Pat94 02-19-2015 08:07 PM

Re: Avoid salad
 
Several sites suggest no raw veggies for fear of contamination. I was told by my nutritionist it depends on immune system levels. It turns out I was able to eat them. Make sure you keep up with your blood test results after your infusions so you understand how careful you need to be.

lisaifobi 04-27-2015 10:55 PM

Re: Avoid salad
 
Hey dogleg. This is the first time i have ever heard this.
What do you mean you "cant" have a salad?

Does it taste bad? or do you have a physical reaction?

lkc Gumby 05-04-2015 07:34 AM

Re: Avoid salad
 
i think what is causing some confusion is when were neutropenic
( low white counts from chemo) we should not any have any raw or uncooked foods, ie; salads, due to our immune comprised state (we can't fight off bacteria so well)

If our counts are fine we can have salads, etc.
while in tx always ask for your WBC count.

LaDonna28 05-05-2015 05:01 PM

Re: Avoid salad
 
If you buy organic foods and still wash with FIT, or homemade wash, you can have all the salad you want!

I was told to avoid buffets because of all the germs on the handles and possible cross- contamination.

IrvineFriend 05-05-2015 09:29 PM

Re: Avoid salad
 
You can still eat salad if you wash it at home. I stupidly ate at a salad bar during chemo and that night was in the hospital for four days. Personally, I avoided eating out all together after that experience.


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