Re: How much protein?
Denise,
90g certainly can feel like a lot of protein. If you are currently undergoing treatment I would recommend pushing for that amount, however, when you are on Herceptin alone for one year you could probably back off to the 0.8g/kg. Sometimes it is appropriate to use your "target" weight or an adjusted weight to calculate protein if you are carrying extra weight. I would recommend checking with the dietitian at your center. If they don't have one on site they often have someone they can refer you to.
Best wishes.
Tanya
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TanyaRD
Registered Dietitian
Board Certified Specialist in Oncology Nutrition
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