I am a 76 y/o newly diagnosed with ovarian cancer. I will have chemo, then surgery, but haven't started treatment yet (still need to get a PET scan and a port). My tumor (and whatever has spread) presses on (crowds) everything in my abdomen. I feel full almost all the time. I eat very little and have great difficulty drinking sufficient water. I was using 30 gram protein Ensure, but suddenly do not want anything sweet (same problem with Gatorade). I have water with added electrolytes, but just can't drink much. As a result, I am getting weaker, I have more balance issues, and have fallen a couple of times. I would love to hear any suggestions about how to get more nutrition and hydration. Thanks.
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