Sashimi at last

Today’s lunch is brought to you by a high white blood cell count!

Chemo has meant I have had to avoid some of my favourite foods from after the infusion until I meet with my oncologist and get my blood test results – almost three weeks later.

This is because there’s a high risk of infection after a chemo infusion. I’m doing all I can to avoid infection – masking, avoiding crowds, not spending time with people who have contagious illnesses, dental and hand hygiene and avoiding certain foods.

The types of foods to be avoided are foods that have a bacteria risk – pre made salads and sandwiches, raw fish and meat, poached eggs and mayonnaise, oysters, soft cheese and cold or smoked meats including salmon. Leftovers and takeaway should be eaten by the next day.

As a foodie, this has been one of the hardest things about having cancer and chemo. My fave foods are sashimi and smoked salmon, oysters and soft cheeses. Uh oh,

Today my oncologist said my bloods were good, and that this is a safe time to eat one of my “forbidden” foods.

Today I chose sashimi. King fish sashimi with jalapeño from Chocolate Buddha. It was so delicious – such a treat!

After the last chemo cycle, it was a piece of soft cheese.

It’s the little things.

As always, consult with your doctor if you’re on a restricted diet.

Images: 1. A very happy Carly, a woman with a red face, wearing a purple hat, purple collared shirt under a navy jumpsuit with purple, green and white flowers on it, smiling, a plate of sashimi is in front of her. 2. The sashimi on a plate, it’s topped with a purple flower.

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