HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL
THE NESTLÉ HEALTH SCIENCE RANGE OF TAILOR-MADE NUTRITIONAL SOLUTIONS

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1. http://www.cancer.org/acs/groups/cid/documents/webcontent/002048-pdf.pdf. Accessed December 2014.
http://www.cancer.org/treatment/treatmentsandsideeffects/complementaryandalternativemedicine/mindbodyandspirit/holistic-medicine. Accessed December 2014.
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3. http://www.iarc.fr/en/media-centre/pr/2013/pdfs/pr223_E.pdf. Accessed December 2014.
4. http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/pdq/supportivecare/nutrition/HealthProfessional/page4. Accessed December 2014.
Appetite can be improved by getting regular exercise and eating in a quiet, comfortable environment. Small high-protein, high-calorie meals every one to two hours may be preferable to the traditional three large meals. Small amounts of food can be prepared in advance and stored so they are ready to eat when the patient feels hungry.
Source: http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/pdq/supportivecare/nutrition/HealthProfessional/page4. Accessed December 2014.
Suffering from nausea and vomiting is a major side effect of cancer treatments.* Although medication can be prescribed, eating before cancer treatments (rather than after) and eating easy-to-digest foods rather than heavy meals may help. Nausea-inducing foods such as strong-smelling, greasy foods should be avoided, as well as very warm rooms with cooking odors.
Sources: http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/pdq/supportivecare/nutrition/HealthProfessional/page4. Accessed December 2014.
http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/pdq/supportivecare/nausea/HealthProfessional/page6. Accessed December 2014.Diarrhea is common in cancer.* To prevent dehydration and mineral imbalances, try to drink enough fluids, preferably at room temperature, with at least one cup of liquid after every loose stool; avoid greasy, high-fiber (e.g., dried beans or cabbage) or gas-inducing foods (e.g. peas or chewing-gum). As for beverages, caffeine, milk and soda, should be avoided as well.
Source: http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/pdq/supportivecare/nutrition/HealthProfessional/page4. Accessed December 2014.
*Listed symptoms are not all-inclusive; actual patient symptoms may vary.
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