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• 50 Essential Things To Do: When the Doctor Says It's Cancer.

• Top 10 Cancer Sites, Treatment Centers, and Cancer Books for Newly Diagnosed Patients.

• Cancer Patients: Know Your Rights.

• Understanding Prognosis and Cancer Statistics - answers the most important question, "What is my prognosis?"

• Find a Cancer Treatment Center

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• Making a Difference in Your Cancer Treatment with Good Nutrition

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Nutrition During Cancer Treatment

Eating well during cancer treatment means getting enough calories and protein to help prevent weight loss and regain strength. Good nutrition often helps people feel better and have more energy.

Some people with cancer find it hard to eat a balanced diet because they may lose their appetite. In addition, common side effects of treatment, such as nausea, vomiting, or mouth sores, can make eating difficult. Often, foods taste different. Also, people being treated for cancer may not feel like eating when they are uncomfortable or tired.

Doctors, nurses, and dietitians can offer advice on how to get enough calories and protein during cancer treatment. Patients and their families also may want to read the National Cancer Institute booklet Eating Hints for Cancer Patients, which contains many useful suggestions.

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