Nutrition During Cancer Treatment.

Proper nutrition during cancer treatment is very important. Making proper food choices will help your bodies immune system. Try to eat every few hours even if it''s just to eat a small meal. It''s extremely important to eat fresh fruit and vegetables while being treated. Try to never skip a meal. If you feel like you''re unable to eat try drinking a protein shake that has added vitamins and minerals. Don''t be so concerned about high calories foods as you normally would. In fact, try to eat higher protein and higher calorie foods when possible. Take your medicine with high calories foods.

If you have nausea or vomiting try to eat foods that are easy to chew and to digest. Some carbohydrates are easy on the stomach. Try to avoid spicy, fried, sweet or fatty foods when possible.