Maintaining a Healthy Diet During Chemotherapy

If you or a loved one is diagnosed with cancer, sometimes chemotherapy is your best option for treatment. Chemotherapy can come with its very own significant side effects, especially on one’s eating habits. The radiation can cause nausea, appetite loss, constipation, vomiting and diarrhea, sore throat, dry mouth, and even the loss of taste and smell. These potential symptoms can get in the way of maintaining a healthy diet, something that is especially important as being well fed with healthy foods is imperative to stay healthy during this weakened state.

This is why Breast Cancer Car Donations put together a guide on maintain a healthy diet during chemotherapy. It contains tips and advice on how to navigate your symptoms and continue eating healthy. Even things like water at this time can become distasteful. Flavored water or adding lemon can help alleviate this and keep you hydrated. Check out the guide below!