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The purpose of this information guide is to direct patients and
health care professionals to sources of information on cancer and related topics,
it does not constitute an endorsement of the information contained in the resources.
This list is not meant to be comprehensive, but rather to provide starting points for Information seeking. All listed materials
can be found at the Patient Education Resource Center of the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer
Center in room B1-361.
Last updated: 4/09
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American Institute for Cancer Research.
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.
Bloch, Abby. Eating Well, Staying Well: During and After Cancer. Atlanta, GA: American Cancer Society,
2004.
Greer, Julia B. The Anti-Cancer Cookbook: How to Cut Your Risk with the Most Powerful, Cancer-Fighting Foods.
North Branch, MN: Sunrise River Press, 2008.
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.
Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine. Healthy Eating For Life: To Prevent and Treat Cancer.
New York, NY: John Wiley & Sons, Inc, 2002.
American Institute for Cancer Research.
Food for the Fight - Part Two.
Experts talk about reshaping your meals, increasing your level of physical activity, and managing your weight after cancer treatment.
American Cancer Society's Guidelines on Nutrition and Physical Activity for Cancer Prevention
- Go to: www.cancer.org
- 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.
Caring4Cancer - Section on Nutrition
Written information, recipes and videos discuss eating well during cancer treatment and dealing with symptoms.
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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