The Dos and Don’ts of Food Nutrition During Cancer Treatment

Optimal nutrition is essential when you’re undergoing treatment so that you have the strength to handle procedures and increase your chances of recovery. Because cancer and some treatments can compromise your immune system, you need to be extra careful with your food intake and handling.

What You May Need to Avoid

Each cancer case is unique, but generally, you may need to avoid certain types of food that may worsen your situation or increase the risk of cancer recurrence or development of a new type of cancer.

Here are some food staples that your doctor may ask you to …read more