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Nutrition for Cancer Patients

While undergoing cancer treatment, your nutritional needs change. Here you'll find information about the best way to eat depending on what treatment you're receiving, what dietary supplements might help (or harm) you, tips for dealing with common side effects of cancer treatments (such as loss of appetite and nausea), and more.

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Nutrition for Cancer Patients
The nutritional needs of cancer patients differ before, during, and after treatment. Learn what to eat when, what to do when treatment causes eating problems, and more.

Dietary Supplements for Cancer Patients
Many cancer patients supplement their diet with herbs, botanical extracts, and other supplements in an attempt to treat their disease. This web site discusses the effects of supplements on cancer treatment.

Managing Cancer-Related Anorexia
Adequate nutritional intake has been linked to increased survival of cancer patients. Here are suggestions for combating anorexia, a common side effect of cancer that threatens patients’ nutritional status.

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