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Cancer Nutrition & You
Track Your Side Effects
Tracking your side effects will help ensure you and your doctor have the important information you need to make informed decisions and monitor how you are feeling throughout your cancer journey.
- Use a 1—5 scale (1 being not bothersome and 5 being very upsetting)
- Note your date of diagnosis
- Note your weight at the time
- Note the type of treatment you are receiving and the dates of your treatment
Tips for Dealing with the Side Effects of Treatment
Side Effect
Fatigue/ Weakness
Useful Suggestions
- Keep high-calorie, high-protein snacks handy
- Eat first, drink later to avoid filling up on beverages
- Eat smaller amounts, more often
Products That Can Help
RESOURCE® BREEZE is a ready source of extra protein and calories
BENEPROTEIN® boosts the protein level of favorite beverages and foods
BENECALORIE® provides the protein and calories of a full meal in just a few bites
Nausea and Vomiting
- Eat smaller amounts, more often
- Eat dry, salty foods to settle your stomach
- Eat smaller amounts, more often
RESOURCE® BREEZE is a ready source of extra protein and calories
BENECALORIE® provides the protein and calories of a full meal in just a few bites
Mucositis
- Use a glutamine-intensive supplement to reduce the risk of infectious complications along the alimentary tract
GLUTASOLVE® delivers 15 g of L-glutamine and mixes easily with water, or soft foods like yogurt
Difficulty Swallowing (Dysphagia)
- Eat small, frequent meals
- Take small bites/sips
- Eat soft or pureed foods
- Add gravy, sauce or butter to moisten food
RESOURCE® THICKENUP® thickens liquids and foods
Diarrhea
- Drink mild, clear liquids
- Eat small, frequent meals and snacks
- Avoid greasy, fried, spicy and very sweet foods
- Eat foods high in soluble fiber
GLUTASOLVE® repairs damage done to the GI tract during chemotherapy.
RESOURCE BREEZE® is an easily tolerated clear liquid that can help you avoid dehydration
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