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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]You are a good friend!  I absolutely agree -- no spicy anything since even the odor could be upsetting to her tummy because of the chemo treatments.  Each person is affected differently.

I like the PP's lasagna suggestion!  Other items:  whole roast chicken dinner with mashed potatoes and veggie; [b]old fashioned tuna noodle casserole [/b]with the potato chips on top; pork tenderloin barbecue (non-spicy sauce); honey baked ham with biscuits and sides; frittata or quiche; chicken alfredo.

Two others that don't meet the freezable criteria but popular with kids and a nice pick-me-up:  breakfast for dinner with pancakes, bacon, syrup, fruit; ice cream sundae bar (not dinner but fun).[/quote]

WTF!!! Stinky and makes me want to barf even without being under chemo. No cooked fish!

You want food that is light and delicate and easy on the stomach. Think soups with clear broth (no miso soup though--some BC patients avoid tofu and soy due to estrogen), good breads, fruit salads, cold grain salads, salad mixes in bags that she can prepare easily, frozen smoothie mixes, coconut water, etc.

I would also suggest gift cards for places like doordash, so she can order food in from any number of restaurants if she has a craving for a particular type of cuisine.
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Wow, you responded pretty strongly.  I included the tuna noodle casserole because it was THE most popular dish that two different neighbors received (from someone else, by the way) during their treatments.  One was doing radiation, the other chemo.  The husband and kids all loved it.  Both moms said it reminded of them of when they were kids.  I did not query them if they ate it themselves but I certainly would have noticed if one of them said that it made them 'barf'.

For my part, I think things like DoorDash are not as helpful for sick moms with kids.  Notice how nicely I was able to disagree and without all the exaggeration and imperatives ... sigh.[/quote]

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