During cancer treatment, nutrition is essential
Eating the right kinds of foods before, during, and after cancer treatment can help you feel better and stay stronger. Nutrition and diet during cancer treatment Good nutrition is important for everyone, but it is especially important if you have cancer. Cancer patients' nutritional requirements during treatment vary depending on the type of cancer, the treatments they receive, and the side effects they experience. Your cancer care team can assist you in identifying your nutrition goals and devising strategies to help you achieve them. Eating well while undergoing cancer treatment may benefit you in the following ways: Feel better Keep up your strength and energy Maintain your weight and your body’s store of nutrients Better tolerate treatment side effects Lower your risk of infection Recuperate Dietary nutrients Eating a variety of foods to get nutrients is healthy These nutrients include proteins, fats, carbohydrates, water, vitamins, and minerals. Proteins Everyone ...