Good nutrition is important before, during, and after cancer treatment. Read on to learn more.
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You may have trouble eating or lose your appetite during cancer treatment. Read some tips that may help, including eating small, frequent meals throughout the day.
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Helpful tips on clear liquids and full liquids that may help you deal with side effects during cancer treatment.
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Cancer and cancer treatment can make it hard to get the nutrition the body needs. Learn about two types of nutrition support that can help people meet their nutritional needs during cancer treatment.
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Hypermetabolism can happen with some cancers. This condition affects how the body uses proteins, fats, and carbohydrates, and you may need to increase your calorie and protein intake. Discuss this with your healthcare provider or registered dietitian.
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To boost your calories, add butter or margarine to puddings, casseroles, sandwiches, vegetables, cooked cereal, breads, and pasta. Add wheat germ to hot cereals, meat dishes, cookie batter, and casseroles.
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Try these nutritious, high-calories beverages: chocolate-peanut butter shake, strawberry crush, peaches and cream, grape slush, and an old-fashioned milk shake.
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A percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube is a feeding tube surgically placed through your belly (abdomen) into your stomach.
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