Nutrition
It is important to eat well during cancer treatment. Eating well means getting
enough calories to maintain a good weight and enough protein to keep up your
strength. Good nutrition often helps people with cancer feel better and have
more energy.
But eating well can be difficult. You may not feel like eating if you are
uncomfortable or tired. Also, the side effects of treatment (such as poor
appetite, nausea, vomiting, or mouth sores) can be a problem. Some people find
that foods do not taste as good during cancer therapy.
The doctor, a
dietitian,
or another health care provider can suggest ways to
maintain a healthy diet. The NCI booklet
Eating Hints for Cancer Patients has
many useful ideas and recipes.
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