A Guide to Eating and Symptom Management During Cancer Treatment
Take charge of your nutritional needs. During cancer treatments and therapy, eating well is more important than ever. Nutrient deficiency can leave you more susceptible to various infections and illnesses.
Ensure® and Ensure Plus® provide you with additional nutrition.
Ensure Plus gives you balanced nutrition for energy, which is important for getting through your therapy. Complete, balanced nutrition can help you manage fatigue and weight loss.
- Carbohydrates and fat provide fuel for your body.
- B vitamins, magnesium, iron, and zinc support energy metabolism.
Ensure Plus also provides calories and protein to help maintain weight and muscle, giving you the strength to do the things you treasure most. Gaining and maintaining weight and muscle are key to keeping your independence.
- Protein rebuilds and repairs tissue.
- Vitamin C helps support collagen.
- Folate is needed for growth of new tissue.
- Calcium supports bone health and muscle contraction.
- Magnesium helps make bones stronger.
The tips in this section are available to help you take charge. You'll find tips to help you deal with nutritional obstacles, like loss of appetite or nausea. We'll help you plan a base, and then power-pack it with nutrient-dense foods. By following the tips in this guide, you'll learn to be in control of your nutritional needs.
As always, please discuss your nutritional issues and ideas with your health care team. Your physician, nurse, and dietitian are your partners in nutritional health.