Overview
An authoritative, easy-to-use resource for anyone living with cancer
Eat well and cope with cancer treatment side effects. This practical guide offers 102 new dishes and evidence-based research to help patients and caregivers navigate the challenges of eating during cancer treatment.
What to Eat During Cancer Treatment addresses common side effects like nausea, diarrhea, and taste alterations, providing specific food recommendations for each.
Discover strategies for maintaining weight, ensuring food safety, and dealing with vitamin deficiencies. This edition includes tips for caregivers and beautiful, full-color photographs. It is for anyone seeking to improve their nutrition during cancer treatment.
- Manage nausea, diarrhea, and constipation
- Overcome taste alterations and sore mouth
- Avoid unintentional weight loss
Author Biography
The American Cancer Society is the nationwide community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to cancer research, education, advocacy, and service. Jeanne Besser is a former food columnist for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and author of numerous cookbooks, including the American Cancer Society's The Great American Eat-Right Cookbook, What to Eat During Cancer Treatment, and The American Cancer Society New Healthy Eating Cookbook. Barbara L. Grant, MS, RDN, CSO, is the outpatient oncology dietitian nutritionist at the Saint Alphonsus Cancer Care Center in Boise, Idaho. She has more than 35 years of experience in cancer nutrition and is a Certified Specialist in Oncology Nutrition.