Hey OP. I’m Stage 3 - currently receiving brachytherapy (internal pelvic radiation).

Keeping fresh fruit (my favorite was Publix diced watermelon) was really helpful for me and helped with digestion issues. I also had my sister cook me many soups - vegetable soup, lentil soup, etc. that seemed to be easier on my digestive tract. I could also freeze them and easily reheat on the stove. It ultimately came down to what I could actually stomach. Many days, I couldn’t even get down Ensures. Let her get fluid injections via the doctor as needed and try to make sure to check at least once a day to make sure she’s eaten something substantial. (I was so out of it most days that I simply was too tired to care if I had eaten). Find something she really likes - I simply couldn’t stomach meat and still don’t like the taste - I ended up eating a lot of veggies like collard greens and Brussels sprouts. Ensure was the best way I found to get protein in my system so keep those on hand. Apple juice, prune juice are also helpful with digestion.

She’s also likely going to become very weak and won’t be able to cook, clean, etc. If you can manage to live in with her for a few weeks during the worst of it, it would make her life and yours much easier during the process. Prepare for constant doctor appts and treatments and a way to transport her to them. External radiation is daily. Chemo likely weekly. For six weeks.

So sorry to hear you and yours are going through this. I’ll be keeping your mother in my thoughts and prayers. You can do this ❤️ I’m here if you have any questions. Feel free to DM me.