It’s hard readjusting to daily activities after undergoing treatment for chronic myeloid leukemia (CML), a blood and bone marrow disease.
You’re not alone. About 1 in 526 people will get CML in their lifetime, according to the American Cancer Society – with more men suffering from the illness than women.
However, making small lifestyle changes to your diet and exercise routine can add a little comfort to your daily routine.
But making a few lifestyle changes to your diet and exercise routine every day can help.
Diet
Cancer treatment can make you hate the foods you used to love. That’s because the treatment can affect your taste buds, changing your sense of taste. Also, nausea can kick in, depending on which foods no longer sit well on your stomach. This could cause sudden weight loss as you lose your appetite.
One way to fix any of these dietary problems is to eat small portions every two to three hours instead of