Nutrition for people living with cancer : a guide for people with cancer, their families and friends / Cancer Council Australia

This booklet has been prepared to help you understand more about eating well before, during and after treatment for cancer. It outlines the general guidelines for healthy eating and discusses common eating problems caused by cancer or its treatment. There are also tips for managing these issues, as well as suggestions for meals and snacks. We cannot give advice about the best eating plan for you. You need to discuss this with your doctors, nurses and dietitians. However, we hope this information will answer some of your questions and help you think about other questions to ask your treatment team or dietitian (see page 60 for a question checklist). This booklet does not need to be read from cover to cover - just read the parts that are useful to you. Some terms that may be unfamiliar are explained in the glossary (see page 61). You may also like to pass this booklet to family and friends for their information.