Life after cancer/Chapter
Nutrition
Balanced eating — no miracle-diet claims
There is no single miracle food. Adequate protein, varied fruit and vegetables, enough fluids, and monitoring unintentional weight loss form the general frame.
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- Protein and energyTap for details
Enough protein supports healing and muscle. If appetite is poor or weight is falling, dietitian input may help.
- Fiber and digestionTap for details
After colon surgery or with a stoma, fiber tolerance is individual. Add new foods slowly; report diarrhea or blockage symptoms.
- Supplements and internet adviceTap for details · key note insideNoteSocial-media “cancer-curing diets” are not evidence.
Do not start high-dose supplements or alternative regimens without asking your team — interactions with systemic therapy are possible.
These pages are for education and do not replace your personal follow-up plan. Seek care without delay for new symptoms or emergencies.