Nutrition is a very important part of your treatment, as during chemotherapy or radiotherapy, and/or recovering from surgery, your body needs more energy and protein. The goal during treatment is to meet these increased needs and prevent weight loss. 

Maintaining adequate nutrition and a stable weight assists with:

·         Maintaining a healthy immune system

·         Improved recovery

·         Less chance of needing to go to hospital for malnutrition or dehydration

·         Helping to maintain the correct dose for your chemotherapy or radiotherapy treatment

The attached information below provides ideas on how to manage some common symptoms and recommendations on how to assist improving your nutritional intake. If you are losing weight, try some of the advice listed and ask to see a dietitian for further advice if weight loss or poor appetite continues.

Good Nutrition to Prepare for Cancer Treatment

A dietitian will also aim to see you after your surgery. They will give you specific advice on any modification you need to make to your eating and how to get the nutrition you need to recover.

Cancer Nutrition

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General Nutrition

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