Blood & lymphatic cancer
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A Low-Microbial Diet When Immunity Is Down: Choosing Safe Ingredients
During periods of low immunity when neutrophils have dropped, the key is to avoid raw foods and live fermented foods and choose thoroughly cooked food. Pause raw vegetables, fruit eaten with the peel, fresh cheese, and raw kimchi, and build meals around sterilized products and freshly cooked home food. Tend to cooking and storage habits such as separating cutting boards and eating right away, and remember that a low-microbial diet is a temporary measure to get through the short, hard period when counts are low.
When Your Mouth Is Sore: Soft Meals You Can Still Swallow
Practical tips for eating with less pain when mouth sores (mucositis) flare up during chemotherapy. The basics: keep food lukewarm or cold, choose smooth textures, and steer clear of spicy, sour, and salty irritants. We suggest finely blended porridge enriched with sweet pumpkin, egg, tofu, soft fish, or yogurt so even small portions deliver protein, plus easy-to-swallow options like a banana shake spread across several small meals a day. It also covers mouth care, such as gentle rinsing after meals and avoiding alcohol-based mouthwash, and the warning signs, like being unable to swallow water or running a fever, that mean you should tell your care team.
When Your White Cell Count Drops During Chemo: Eating to Prevent Infection and Speed Recovery
A practical guide to managing your diet when chemotherapy for blood cancer has lowered your white blood cell count (especially neutrophils), so you can avoid infection and support recovery. It covers food hygiene, getting enough protein, soft meals for when your mouth is sore or you feel nauseous, and checking with your care team before using supplements - simple things you can put into practice right away.