Cancer

Spanish Content

Health Library Explorer

Browse A-Z Listings: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z A-Z Listings Contact Us

Cancer and Nutrition See All

Nutrition Before Cancer Treatment Begins in Cancer and Nutrition

The main goal during treatment is to try to keep your weight constant. To limit weight changes, heal properly, and maintain the energy to cope with all the new challenges treatment may bring, you should try to eat a wide variety of high-calorie and high-protein foods. ...more

General Nutrition Guidelines During Cancer Treatment in Cancer and Nutrition

You may have difficulty eating or lose your appetite during cancer treatment. Try eating small, frequent meals throughout the day. To improve your appetite, don't drink beverages with your meals. ...more

Nutrition and Cancer: Clear Liquids and Full Liquids in Cancer and Nutrition

Clear liquids are helpful for many of the side effects of cancer. Generally speaking, clear liquids are liquids that are easy to see through and to pour. Full liquids have more calories, protein, and nutrients, and are easy to pour or can be sucked through a straw. ...more

Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition Support For Adults with Cancer in Cancer and Nutrition

Enteral nutrition is nutrition given through tube feedings, as a supplement or as the sole source of nutrients. Parenteral nutrition is a special mixture of sugar, protein, fat, vitamins, and minerals given through an IV. ...more

Nutrition and Cancer: High-Protein Foods in Cancer and Nutrition

Hypermetabolism can happen with some cancers. This condition affects how the body uses proteins, fats, and carbohydrates, and you may need to increase your calorie and protein intake. Discuss this with your healthcare provider or registered dietitian. ...more

Nutrition and Cancer: High-Calorie Snacks in Cancer and Nutrition

To boost your calories, add butter or margarine to puddings, casseroles, sandwiches, vegetables, cooked cereal, breads, and pasta. Add wheat germ to hot cereals, meat dishes, cookie batter, and casseroles. ...more

Nutrition and Cancer: Recipes For High-Calorie Drinks in Cancer and Nutrition

Try these nutritious, high-calories beverages: chocolate-peanut butter shake, strawberry crush, peaches and cream, grape slush, and an old-fashioned milk shake....more

PEG Tube Placement in Cancer and Nutrition

A percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube is a feeding tube surgically placed through your belly (abdomen) into your stomach. ...more

Contact Our Health Professionals

Find A Doctor Patient Portal Same Day Centers

Media Results

About StayWell | StayWell Disclaimer