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[JPD]

Sashimi and raw oysters are about my most favorite things in the world.  Question is - should we be eating such things?  My CBC is perfectly normal, but of course there is the thought that our immuno-supressed bodies should steer clear from such things.  Unpasturized this and raw that.  But these are the good things in life, IMO. 

 

Thoughts?

[Terran]

I don't think I'm immunosuppressed. I have been sick this winter, but not anymore so than anyone else in my family. I actually use raw milk and kefir to keep my minerals up and my digestive system regular. But I live in denial. I'm better at denial than anyone I know. For instance; my fatigue is not too bad, I just really like to nap.
But sashimi? My bachelor's degree is in biology. I don't do sashimi.

[Antilogical]

When the absolute neutrophils in my cbc are low, my hem/onc tells me to avoid raw foods like raw meat or fruits & veggies that can't be rinsed well.  When my count is back to the normal range, he tells me to eat whatever I want, because my immune system is sufficiently functional to handle the gross stuff clinging to those foods.

[hannibellemo]

I don't consider myself immunocompromised at this stage of the game. Sashimi is my favorite but I don't do raw salmon. I like beef very rare and good pork should be just a tad pink.

 

JPD, as long as your neutrophils are in good shape, enjoy the goods things in your life.

[JPD]

Hmmm... okay, Ill have to check the neurtophils (sp) next time - but they've never mentioned it & all my counts come back in the normal range.  If I was the type of guy that saved all my paperwork, I could just go look, but alas.... I think I used my last one to pick up a half-eaten Jimmy Johns that was dropped in my flooboard. 

[IGotCML]

Just had some raw oysters yesterday and they were delicious. I like horseradish and Tabasco on mine. I have not noticed any adverse impact of CML on my immune system.

[CallMeLucky]

Unless your neutrophil counts are below normal you should not be at an more risk than anyone else from what I have seen. I eat sushi all the time.
If your neutrophils were low they would not tell you your counts are normal.

[soundoff]

I also eat sushi, sashimi and albacore tataki regularly.

[August1]

Hi JPD,

I eat sushi about once a week. Love it. Can't say the same for raw oysters but I've not had any issues with bad counts. The only time I had to restrict my diet was at diagnosis due to neutropenia. Once that resolved everything was fine. 

[winespritzer]

Can we eat raw honey?
Winespritzer

[CallMeLucky]

Same applies to all foods. Food born bacteria are a risk to everyone so you should be careful and consider risks and ensure if you are eating something "raw" it is of good quality and prepared properly by a company you trust. If your counts are low then you are more susceptible and therefore at higher risk, so you should know where you're at and act accordingly.
Now I will recommend double checking with your doctor since you should not take advice from a stranger on the Internet; I could be a complete idiot!
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