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Coping with Physical & Emotional Changes
 
    Chemotherapy Effects
    Radiation Therapy Effects
    Pain
    Managing Care at Home
    Nutrition for Cancer Patients
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    Anxiety, Fear, and Depression
    Coping with Cancer in Everyday Life
    Coping with Grief and Loss
    Listen With Your Heart
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Nutrition Before Treatment
 Introduction
Good nutrition is especially important for people with cancer. That is because the illness itself, as well as its treatments, may affect your appetite. Cancer and cancer treatments may also alter your body's ability to tolerate certain foods and to use nutrients. The nutrient needs of a cancer...
 Before Treatment Begins
When you are healthy, eating enough food to get the nutrients you need is usually not a problem. When you are being treated for cancer, however, this may be hard to do, especially if you have side effects or just don't feel well. Learn what you can do to prepare yourself for cancer treatment before it begins.
 Benefits of Good Nutrition
Good nutrition is especially important for people with cancer. That is because the illness itself, as well as its treatments, may affect your appetite. Cancer and cancer treatments may also alter your body's ability to tolerate certain foods and to use nutrients. The nutrient needs of a cancer...
 Preparing Yourself for Cancer Treatment
Until you begin treatment, you won't know exactly what, if any, side effects you may have or how they feel. One way to prepare for them is to think of your treatment as a time to concentrate on yourself and on getting well.
 
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