Why should I eat healthy if I have cancer?
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Kalli Castille of Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA) answered:Eating healthy if you have cancer is important for building and supporting the body's immune system during traditional cancer treatment such as radiation, chemotherapy, or surgery. Good nutrition can also reduce common side effects caused by traditional cancer treatment. In addition, once cancer is in remission, optimal nutrition and lifestyle choices have been proven to help keep you in remission.Eating healthy if you have cancer is important for building and supporting the body's immune system during traditional cancer treatment such as radiation, chemotherapy, or surgery. Good nutrition can also reduce common side effects caused... More -
Aurora Health Care answered:Eating well is very important for everyone but especially for people with cancer. Doctors and researchers have found that patients who eat well during their treatment periods -- especially those who eat diets high in protein and calories -- are better able to stand the side effects of the treatments. Those who eat well may even be able to withstand a higher dose of certain treatments.
Eating a well-balanced diet can help maintain your strength, can prevent body tissues from breaking down, and can help rebuild the normal tissues that have been affected by the treatments.Eating well is very important for everyone but especially for people with cancer. Doctors and researchers have found that patients who eat well during their treatment periods -- especially those who eat diets high in protein and calories --... More
