Existen muchos mitos sobre la nutrición durante y después de un tratamiento contra el cáncer. En la Parte 1 de 2 sesiones de preguntas y respuestas con expertas, las dietistas Annette Goldberg y Suzanne Dixon separan la realidad de la ficción.
Lots of myths surround what you can and cannot eat if you have cancer. In this podcast, 2 dietitians separate fact from fiction.
Some foods and the vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients found in them may raise or lower cancer risk. Researchers have been studying how the foods, nutrients, and eating patterns listed below are related to cancer.
Plant-based foods. These foods contain naturally-occurring substances called phytonutrients. Examples include:
Carotenoids, or carotenes, found in red, orange, yellow, and some dark-green vegetables
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When you have cancer, it can be a challenge to eat well and get the nutrition that you need. It is important to find ways to maintain a healthy weight and eat nutritious foods. You also should drink plenty of water.
The fecal occult blood test (FOBT) is used to find blood in the feces, or stool. An FOBT finds blood in the stool that you cannot see. Blood in the stool may be a sign of colorectal cancer or another medical problem, such as an ulcer or polyps. Polyps are growths that develop on the inner wall of the colon and rectum.
Anemia is when the level of red blood cells in your body goes below normal. When you do not have enough red blood cells, different parts of your body are not getting enough oxygen. As a result, they cannot work the way they should and cause problems.
You can develop anemia if your body does not make enough red blood cells or destroys them. You can also develop anemia if you lose too much blood from your bloodstream. Anemia is a common side effect of cancer and many types of cancer treatment.
