“Is there a specific diet advised for people undergoing chemo?”
My son (14 y/o) had a cancerous growth in his leg which has been removed now. He is on chemotherapy and his prognosis is good. What kind of diet should I maintain for him?
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There is a lot of research to be done on this topic. For the most part I encourage people to continue to have a healthy diet, and to definitely maintain nutrition, eat and stay hydrated, even though they may not feel hungry after getting chemotherapy. Nutrition is needed for repair and recovery.
Bonnie W. Lau, MD, PhD
Assistant Professor, Pediatric Hematology Oncology
Bonnie.W.Lau@hitchcock.org
cancer.dartmouth.edu<http://www.cancer.dartmouth.edu/>
phone 603.650.5541 | fax 603.650.0591
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Bonnie W. Lau, MD, PhD
Assistant Professor, Pediatric Hematology Oncology
Bonnie.W.Lau@hitchcock.org
cancer.dartmouth.edu<http://www.cancer.dartmouth.edu/>
phone 603.650.5541 | fax 603.650.0591
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