Your diet is an important part of your treatment for cancer. Eating the
right kinds of foods during your treatment can help you feel better and
stay stronger.
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) has prepared this guide to help you
learn more about your diet needs and how to manage eating problems. Eating
well is extra important when your body is fighting disease.
This guide is mainly for patients who are still receiving cancer treatment.
However, it also may be useful after you finish treatment. Refer to it any
time you find that eating well is a challenge.
You may not want to read all this information at one sitting. Browse through
it to see which information is useful to you now. Refer to other material
as needed.
Your registered dietitian, doctor, and nurse are your best sources of
information about your diet. The information in here will add to their
advice. Feel free to ask for their help and talk with them about changes in
your diet.
Ask them to explain or repeat anything that is not clear.
In the
Resources section of the guide you
will find information
about other free NCI publications about cancer, its treatment, and coping
with the illness. We also have listed the American Cancer Society (ACS)
and the NCI-supported Cancer Information Service (CIS) (1-800-4-CANCER).
The CIS provides information about cancer, cancer treatment, research studies,
and living with cancer to patients, their families, health professionals,
and the public.
The
Glossary, lists and defines words that
relate to diet, nutrition,
and other aspects of cancer care. Click on highlighted words throughout
the guide to go to the Glossary. Information on
Recipes for Better
Nutrition During Cancer Treatment, was written to help you solve some
of the nutritional problems you may have during your treatment. Many of
these recipes are from patients and family members who wanted to share their
tips for better eating.
Contents
1. Eating Well During Cancer Treatment
2. Managing Eating Problems During
Treatment
3. Special Diets for Special Needs
4. Resources
5. Glossary
6. Recipes for Better Nutrition During Cancer
Treatment
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