Products for patients
FlashFloT Ozone blue
One of the most common side effects of oral cancer treatment is acute dry mouth or xerostomia. The water bottle is a constant companion to those with this condition, but it ties up one of your hands. Camelbak Products manufactures a variety of wearable water bag systems that allow people who need to drink frequently to keep their mouth wet to have both hands free.
Features
- Side-cinch compression keeps load stable and secure
- Breathable mesh waistbelt keeps you cool
- Dual Tube TrapsT route delivery tube for easy access
- External zip pocket for keys and essentials
- Reflectivity ensures safety in low light
- Also available in Mango
Specifications
Capacity: 45 oz (1.3 l)
Dimensions: 9 in x 4 in x 8 in (229 mm x 102 mm x 203 mm)
Volume: Cargo - 60 cu in (1.0 l) . Total - 136 cu in (2.4 l)
Weight: Empty Reservoir - 0.8 lbs (0.4 kg) Filled Reservoir - 3.6 lbs (1.6 kg)
- For more information please see the http://www.camelbak.com
Ensure ® Complete, Balanced Nutrition®
Rich, creamy-tasting Ensure provides a source of complete, balanced nutrition for supplemental use between or with meals and for interim sole-source feeding. Ensure can benefit people who are on modified diets, at nutrition risk, experiencing involuntary weight loss, recovering from illness or surgery, or on low-residue diets.
- For oral feeding
- For interim sole-source feeding
Features:
- An excellent source of 24 essential vitamins and minerals
- Low in saturated fat (0.5 g/8 fl oz) and cholesterol
- Carbohydrate to provide energy
- Selenium and vitamins C and E to help maintain the immune system
- Protein, calcium, and vitamin D to help maintain bones and teeth
- Antioxidants to help protect cells from damage
- Low residue
- Kosher
- Lactose- and gluten-free
- Available in five rich, creamy flavors—Homemade Vanilla, Creamy Milk Chocolate, Strawberries & Cream, Butter Pecan, and Coffee Latte
Note: Nutrition information is given for vanilla flavor. Minor differences exist in other flavors. For details, consult the product labels.
Nutrient Profile per 8 fl oz: Calories 250, Protein 9 grams, Total Fat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 40 grams
Ensure® Plus Complete, Balanced Nutrition®
Ensure Plus is a great source of concentrated calories and provides protein to help people gain or maintain healthy weight. It can be used with or between meals or as a meal replacement.
- For oral feeding
- For fluid-restricted or volume-limited patients
- For interim sole-source feeding
Features:
- Excellent source of 24 essential vitamins and minerals
- Excellent source of calories and protein
- Low in cholesterol
- Lactose - and gluten-free
- Antioxidants to help naturally strengthen your body’s immune system
- Available in five flavors—Homemade Vanilla, Creamy Milk Chocolate, Strawberries & Cream, Butter Pecan
Note: Nutrition information is given for vanilla flavor. Minor differences exist in other flavors. For details, consult the product labels.
Nutrient Profile per 8 fl oz: Calories 350, Protein 13 g, Total Fat 11 g, Carbohydrate 50 g
Ensure ® High Protein Complete, Balanced Nutrition®
Ensure High Protein is useful for people who need extra protein and nutrition in their diet. It is suitable for use by people recovering from general surgery or from hip or other fractures, and is a good source of nutrition for those who have or are at risk for pressure ulcers.
- For supplemental oral nutrition
Features:
- Excellent source of 24 essential vitamins and minerals
- Low in saturated fat and cholesterol
- Excellent source of protein, calcium, and other essential vitamins and minerals
- Lactose - and gluten-free
- Available in four delicious flavors – Homemade Vanilla, Creamy Milk Chocolate, Wild Berry and Banana Cream.
Nutrient Profile per 8 fl oz: Calories 230, Protein 12 g, Total Fat 6 g, Carbohydrate 31 g
Availability:
Ensure products are available at grocery, drug, and discount stores in a variety of delicious flavors. Ensure products are also available for home delivery at www.ensure.com.
For more information, please visit www.Ensure.com.
Easy-to-Swallow, Easy-to-Chew Cookbook
Written by three authorities in the field, Easy-to-Swallow, Easy-to-Chew Cookbook presents over 150 recipes that are designed for those for whom swallowing is difficult. You’ll have your choice of appetizers such as Lemon Tuna Mousse and Oriental Shrimp Dip, and main courses like Cinnamon Apricot Glazed Salmon and Sherried Beef Sirloin Tips. For the vegetarian, there are meatless meals such as Noodles Romanoff and Potato Vegetable Bake. A wide range of soups, side dishes, sauces, and spreads is included. And to make every meal extra enjoyable, there are plenty of desserts to choose from, such as Caramel Cheesecake, lemon pudding Cake, and Fudge Bottom Pie. To further enhance your experience, the authors also cover:
*Understanding and minimizing swallowing difficulties *The best foods and ways to eat *Swallowing safely and easily *Meeting your nutritional needs *What to do when your mouth is dry or food seems to get stuck in your mouth *Preparing easy-to-eat foods *Simple ways to get extra protein or calories if you feel full very fast *Dietary supplements
Donna L. Weihofen, R.D., M.S., is a nutritionist and lecturer at the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics. A frequent speaker, she is the author of The Cancer Survival Cookbook, and Magic Spices.
You can find this book and many other books helpful to oral cancer patients on the book link, in the products section of the web site.