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The purpose of this information guide is to help cancer patients and their families to find sources of information on
nutrition and cancer prevention. This list is not meant to be comprehensive, but rather to provide starting points
for information seeking. The materials can be found at the Patient Education Resource Center (PERC) of the University
of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center in room B1-361.
Last revised 11/07
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American Institute for Cancer Research. "Diet and Health Recommendations for Cancer Prevention".
American Institute for Cancer Research.
"Nutrition and the Cancer Survivor".
American Institute for Cancer Research. "Taking a Closer Look at . . . "series of Brochures:
American Cancer Society.
The American Cancer Society's Healthy Eating Cookbook: A Celebration of Foods, Friends,
and Healthy Living. American Cancer Society, 1999.
American Institute for Cancer Research. New American Plate: Cookbook. Berkeley, CA: University of
California Press, 2005.
American Institute for Cancer Research. Nutrition after Cancer: the Role of Diet in Cancer Survivorship.
Washington, DC: American Institute for Cancer Research, 2002.
American Institute for Cancer Research. Stopping Cancer before It Starts. New York, NY: Golden Books
Publishing Co., Inc., 1999.
Bloch, Abby. Eating Well, Staying Well: During and After Cancer. Atlanta, GA: American Cancer Society,
2004.
Osbourne, Michael, et al. The Strang Cancer Prevention Center Cookbook: A Complete Nutrition and Lifestyle
Plan to Dramatically Lower Your Cancer Risk. Updated ed. New York, NY: London, England: McGraw-Hill, 2004.
Pawlak, Laura. Perfect 10: Phyto "New-trients" Against Cancers: A Practical Guide for the Breast, Prostate,
Colon, Lung. 3rd Edition. Emeryville, CA: JEBLAR, Inc. 1999.
Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine. Healthy Eating For Life: To Prevent and Treat Cancer.
New York, NY: John Wiley & Sons, Inc, 2002.
American Cancer Society's Guidelines on Nutrition and Physical Activity for Cancer Prevention
- Go to: www.cancer.org
Note: this link opens in a second window for your convenience
- Click on: Health Information Seekers
- Click on: Prevention & Early Detection
- Click on: Food and Fitness
American Institute for Cancer Research
A wealth of information on life-style and diet changes for cancer prevention based on
research funded by this organization. Includes recipes and the printable versions of their publications.
Cancer Center Recipes Just For You
A collection of recipes to help people include the recommended daily amount of fruit and
vegetables in their diet. The site includes a searchable database of recipes, a list of foods to avoid
and video clips with Chef Graham Kerr.
Cancer RD
The website of dietitian Diane Dyer, a
3-time cancer survivor provides nutrition information and low fat, light recipes.
This document is not intended to take the place of the care and attention of your personal physician or other professional medical services. Our aim is to promote active participation in your care and treatment by providing information and education.
Questions about individual health concerns or specific treatment options should be discussed with your physician.
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