Cancer

Cancer and Nutrition See All  Nutrition Before Cancer Treatment Begins in Cancer and Nutrition Good nutrition is important even before cancer treatment begins. The main goal is to try to keep your weight constant while eating as many healthy nutrients as possible. Read on to learn more. ...more  General Nutrition Guidelines During Cancer Treatment in Cancer and Nutrition You may have difficulty eating or lose your appetite during cancer treatment. Try eating small, frequent meals throughout the day. To improve your appetite, don't drink beverages with your meals. ...more  Nutrition and Cancer: Clear Liquids and Full Liquids in Cancer and Nutrition Clear liquids are helpful for many of the side effects of cancer. Generally speaking, clear liquids are liquids that are easy to see through and to pour. Full liquids have more calories, protein, and nutrients, and are easy to pour or can be sucked through a straw. ...more  Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition Support For Adults with Cancer in Cancer and Nutrition Enteral nutrition is nutrition given through tube feedings, as a supplement or as the sole source of nutrients. Parenteral nutrition is a special mixture of sugar, protein, fat, vitamins, and minerals given through an IV. ...more  Nutrition and Cancer: High-Protein Foods in Cancer and Nutrition 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. ...more  Nutrition and Cancer: High-Calorie Snacks in Cancer and Nutrition 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. ...more  Nutrition and Cancer: Recipes For High-Calorie Drinks in Cancer and Nutrition Try these nutritious, high-calories beverages: chocolate-peanut butter shake, strawberry crush, peaches and cream, grape slush, and an old-fashioned milk shake....more  PEG Tube Placement in Cancer and Nutrition A percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube is a feeding tube surgically placed through your belly (abdomen) into your stomach. ...more