Good Nutrition is Important for Cancer Patients
Good nutrition is important for good health. Eating the right kinds of foods before, during, and after cancer treatment can help the patient feel better and stay stronger.    Read more

Effects of Cancer Treatment on Nutrition
Side effects from chemotherapy may cause problems with eating and digestion. When more than one chemotherapy drug is given, each drug may cause different side effects.    Read more

Radiation Therapy May Affect Nutrition
Radiation therapy to any part of the digestive system has side effects that cause nutrition problems. Most of the side effects begin two to three weeks after radiation therapy begins.    Read more

Treatment of Anorexia (Lack of Appetite)
Patients who have anorexia may have special needs to address their appetite loss.    Read more

Treatment of Nausea and Vomiting
Some patients experience nausea and vomiting. Here is a list of helpful tips to control these side effects.    Read more

Treatment of Dry Mouth
Patients with dry mouth can take steps to alleviate various issues.    Read more

Treatment of Mouth Sores and Difficulty Swallowing
Patients with Mouth sores or having difficulty swallowing can take steps to alleviate various issues.    Read more

Special Diets in Cancer
Cancer patients may try special diets to make their treatment work better, prevent side effects from treatment, or to treat the cancer itself.    Read more

Dietary Supplements in Cancer
Cancer patients may try dietary supplements to help with their treatment improve symptoms, or to treat the cancer itself.    Read more

Common Questions about Diet and Cancer
See a helpful set of facts and figures about foods and ingredients to help you with your nutrition planning.    Read more

Super Foods
Establishing a diet that includes super foods that are rich in nutrients can help to promote good health.    Read more

Nutrition and Cancer Resources
A list of additional web resources you may find helpful.    Read more