Eagle Project to help Head & Neck Cancer Patients Finished, Comfort Tips For Head & Neck Cancer Pat

I am doing the final part of my Eagle Project. I habe finished the survey and created this list of foods and care items that other Head and Neck Cancer patients have found helpful in your treatment. I had promised to post the information collected, so here it is.

Comfort Tips For Head & Neck Cancer Patients
Food, Nutrition & General Health Suggestions
for Head and Neck Cancer patients, by Head and Neck Cancer patients

Who I am
My name is John P., I am an Eagle Scout Candidate with Troop 511 in
Northwest Austin, Texas. My mother has recently undergone treatment for Tonsillar cancer. I am creating this brochure as a part of my Eagle Project.

How I obtained this information
I collected this information by conducting a survey of former Head and Neck Cancer patients and asked what food and care items helped them to get through their treatment and recovery period. The results of the information gathered have been
compiled into this brochure.

List of food and care items

Foods
Water (Try warm and cold, responses said both felt good at different times-Tap or bottled)
Ensure®, Boost®, Carnation® Instant Breakfast or other nutritional supplements
Canned Carrots and Peaches
Puddings
Teabags for hot tea (decaf, throat comfort, no anti-oxidants)
Mashed Potatoes mix
Juices (Non-acidic: peach and berry)
Cans of beans (whole, refried and black)
Soups, Broths, Creams (No tomato or other acidic types)

Medications and ointments
Oral Use:
Biotene® mouthwash/gel/toothpaste/spray/gum
Salt & baking soda to make mouth rinse (1 Qt warm water, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp baking soda, store in a jar at room temp, using as a rinse as needed)

Topical/Skin/Lip Care:
Vitamin E oil
Eucerin® Cream
Aquaphor® Ointment
Aloe Vera gel
Rādx™ Radiation Therapy (Lotion)
Rādx™ Moisture Therapy (Lotion)
Rādx™ Lip Ice
Jergens® pink all purpose face cream

Misc Items:
Grocery Store gift cards
Smoothie and milkshake store gift cards
Soft Baby Toothbrushes
Water Pick

Prescription items for Oral Care that were mentioned frequently are Magic Mouthwash, Costanzi's Solution, CML Suspension and MuGard. Ask your doctor about these items.

DISCLAIMER!
The information provided herein is intended as a
suggestion to make this time easier for the patient and should not be substituted for sound individual advice from your doctor or medical professional.

Hopefully this information will be helpful for you during your treatment and recovery.

John P.