Nutrition is an important part of cancer treatment. Eating the right kinds of foods during and after treatment can help you feel better and stay stronger. Learn more about the importance of good nutrition during and after cancer treatment here.
Nutrition for the Person with Cancer
Good nutrition is especially important if you have cancer because both the illness and its treatment can affect your appetite. Cancer and cancer treatments can also affect your body's ability to tolerate certain foods and use nutrients. This guide can help you and your loved ones learn about your nutrition needs and cope with treatment side effects that may affect how well you can eat.
Nutrition for Children With Cancer
Good nutrition is especially important if you have cancer because both the illness and its treatment can affect your appetite. Cancer and cancer treatments can also affect your body's ability to tolerate certain foods and use nutrients. This guide can help you and your loved ones learn about your nutrition needs and cope with treatment side effects that may affect how well you can eat.
Low Fiber Foods
Your doctor may recommend a low fiber diet for diarrhea, cramping, trouble digesting food, or after some types of surgery. Here you'll find lists of low fiber foods, along with lists of foods to avoid.
Nutrition and Physical Activity During and After Cancer Treatment: Answers to Common Questions
Cancer survivors often have questions about food choices, physical activity, and dietary supplement use to help improve their quality of life and survival. In the questions and answers listed here, we address some of the most common concerns that cancer survivors have about these issues.
I Can Cope Online Class - Nutrition During Treatment Part 1
For a quick, easy way to learn important facts and practical tips about cancer and related issues, participate in our interactive online program, I Can Cope—Online. There is never any charge to participate, and you set the pace—whenever and wherever is most convenient for you. This class focuses on nutrition to help someone with cancer feel better, maintain their energy, heal and recover more quickly.
I Can Cope Online Class - Nutrition During Treatment Part 2
For a quick, easy way to learn important facts and practical tips about cancer and related issues, participate in our interactive online program, I Can Cope—Online. There is never any charge to participate, and you set the pace—whenever and wherever is most convenient for you. This class focuses on nutrition to help someone better manage side effects of their cancer treatment.
I Can Cope Online Class - Nutrition and Physical Activity After Treatment
For a quick, easy way to learn important facts and practical tips about cancer and related issues, participate in our interactive online program, I Can Cope—Online. There is never any charge to participate, and you set the pace—whenever and wherever is most convenient for you. This class focuses on nutrition and physical activity after treatment.
Gut-friendly Nutrition: Eating Right for GI Health [Video]
Cancers of the GI system are among the most preventable. Learn how simple changes in diet can help keep your digestive system healthy and possibly prevent colon cancer. Duration: 06:03.
Staying Active
Find out more about staying active during and after cancer treatment. Learn about the importance of exercise, as well as what you need to know if you are planning on working during treatment or returning to work afterwards.
Physical Activity and the Cancer Patient
In the past, people being treated for cancer were often told by their doctor to rest and reduce their physical activity. But today, many cancer care teams are urging their patients to be active during treatment. Here you can learn about the possible benefits of physical activity, as well as the cautions that cancer patients should consider. You'll also find tips for exercising safely.
Home Care for the Cancer Patient: Exercise
This section of our Home Care guide provides a brief overview of exercise for the cancer patient.
Working During and After Treatment
Whether you're planning on continuing to work during cancer treatment or returning to work once treatment is completed, information in this section can help you know what to expect.
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