Eating Well During Cancer

This video series and resource toolkit features Dana-Farber nutrition specialist Stacy Kennedy, MPH, RD, CSO, LDN, and explores how diet can help support your health and wellbeing during and after cancer treatment.

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The Cancer-Nutrition Link

Good nutrition is part of a healthy lifestyle, along with exercise, weight management, not smoking, and reducing stress. Research suggests that these healthy lifestyle practices play a part in disease prevention, including the prevention of some types of cancer.

Find out about nutrition and cancer

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Why a Balanced, Plant-Based Diet Is Good for Your Health

Studies continue to support a link between obesity and increased risk for certain cancers. Eating a healthy, plant-based, balanced diet can not only help you manage your weight, but may also help reduce your risk for developing certain cancers, while supporting your immune system, helping you feel well during treatment, and promoting healthy survivorship.

Learn more about plant-based diet

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Managing Symptoms During Chemotherapy Treatment

Finding nutritious foods that taste good while experiencing chemo-related side effects may present challenges. But there are many ways to keep your body healthy and your immune system supported through eating certain foods during treatment. (Includes video demonstration on making your own fresh juice)

Find out about managing chemotherapy symptoms

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How to Lose Weight after Cancer Treatment

It's not uncommon to gain weight during or after cancer treatment. Weight gain may be a result of a combination of factors, including disease- or treatment-induced hormonal effects or changes. But unwanted weight gain can be managed, and even reversed, by following some simple, healthy eating and activity guidelines. (Includes video demonstration on making a turkey wrap)

Learn more about how to lose weight

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How to Gain Weight after Cancer Treatment

When going through cancer treatment, it's common to experience a loss of appetite, taste changes, or other symptoms that make it difficult or less desirable to eat. Some people find that they lose weight as a result of their particular cancer or treatments and are concerned about how to gain it back. Learn about steps you can take to prevent excess weight loss and promote healthy weight gain during and after cancer treatment. (Includes video demonstration on making a smoothie)

Find out about how to gain weight

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Vitamins and Supplements: The Benefits of Food First

Vitamins and supplements are a big area of conversation, controversy, and research. When considering ways to ensure that you are getting the nutrients you need for optimal health, it's important to think about the benefits of "food first."

Learn more about "food first"

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Nutrition Resources

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Nutrition Services

Our nutrition experts help patients follow a healthy diet during and after cancer treatment. Learn about our nutrition services, including meal planning.

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Meet Our Nutritionists

Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center has one of the largest outpatient oncology nutrition departments in the United States. Our team is a diverse set of professionals, each with a specialized area of expertise.

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Delicious and Nutritious Recipes

Our recipes are developed by Dana-Farber's staff of registered and board-certified dieticians. They feature a varied selection of dishes – including a few sweet treats you don't need to feel guilty about.