Nutrition plays an important part in cancer treatment, prevention or risk reduction, and post treatments.
We want to encourage patients and their families to incorporate nutrient rich foods and healthy lifestyle practices into their life.
Consult an (oncology) nutritionist before or
during treatment.
Nutrient rich foods, healthy lifestyle practices, etc.
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Resist it.
In the United States, the lifetime risk, for men and women, of being diagnosed with any cancer is 39.3 percent, according to the National Cancer Institute. There is a wide array of research studies that show lifestyle factors, including diet, are among the most modifiable and important risk factors for cancer.
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Eat it.
When you have cancer, the last thing you want is another physical health problem to worry about. You might think, “Who cares about diet and exercise when I’m coping with cancer?” However, eating healthy meals and being active can help you find the physical and mental strength you’ll need. The good news is that small, simple changes can go a long way.
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Do it.
When you have cancer, the last thing you want is another physical health problem to worry about. You might think, “Who cares about diet and exercise when I’m coping with cancer?” However, eating healthy meals and being active can help you find the physical and mental strength you’ll need. The good news is that small, simple changes can go a long way.
