The “Big C” is a word none of us wanna hear, especially nowadays. With times tough and money harder to come by, we’re all working longer, stressing more, and sleeping less than we should be. Unfortunately, cancer doesn’t care. Coming in more forms and types than you can count, cancer can strike when you least expect it.
Among Black women, one of the biggest ones to look out for is breast cancer. With the highest death rate from all cancers, and a higher death rate from breast cancer in particular (despite a lower prevalence than white folks), y’all need to be vigilant!
Black sisters are already experiencing delays in chemo and having worse reactions – like nausea and neuropathy.
But here’s the good news. If you’ve been diagnosed and are currently undergoing treatment, you’ve got options. No reason to be another statistic!
Here are five tips you’ve gotta try as you deal with all that yucky.
1. Mix It Up
Love to eat? Don’t we all?
The problem is, that a lotta common cancer treatments can mess up our sense of taste. Sometimes you can’t taste a thing, and for other foods, it’s like you’re sucking on metal! Too sweet, too salty, or too chemical tasting – you know it all too well. But here’s the thing: you can mix it up.
In other words, change things around, and inject some flavor.
If you’ve been wanting to try that tempting barbecue sauce, some new spices and herbs, some maple syrup – whatever – now’s your chance. Use sugar to sweeten the salty, and salt to handle the sweet. Your best bet is to go for a variety of textures, colors, and temperatures. And if a bad taste still lingers, grab yourself some gum or mints.
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2. Soothe the Tummy
Speaking of eating, sometimes it ain’t about the taste buds, it’s about the stomach! If you’re finding you can’t
