Nutrition for People with Cancer
Your overall health and well-being can be important elements of your treatment plan. Learn about nutrition needs during treatment and how to manage treatment side effects that could affect how well you eat.
Nutrition is an important thing to consider when you're getting cancer treatment. Eating healthy foods before, during, and after treatment can help you feel better and stay stronger. But cancer and its treatment can sometimes cause problems that can make it hard to eat. Not everyone with cancer has nutrition-related side effects, but this information can help you address them if and when they come up.
Learn about nutrition needs during treatment and how to manage treatment side effects that could affect how well you eat.
Get more nutrition information from the American Cancer Society
Nutrition During Cancer Treatment
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- Benefits of Good Nutrition During Cancer Treatment
- Preparing for Treatment with Good Nutrition
- Eating Well During Treatment
- Food Safety During Cancer Treatment
- Low-Fiber Foods
- Managing Eating Problems Caused by Cancer Treatments
- Nutrition for the Person With Cancer During Treatment: A Guide for Patients and Families [PDF]
- Nutrition and Physical Activity During and After Cancer Treatment: Answers to Common Questions
- Eating Well After Treatment
- Nutrition for Children with Cancer
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