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Consultation with a member of the Nutrition Services team is offered to all U-M Comprehensive Cancer Center patients. Arrange an appointment by calling 877-907-0859.

Managing Side Effects and/or Late Effects of Treatment
Cancer Nutrition Services: Nutrition Resources

Nutrition During Cancer Treatment Information Guide

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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Brochures

National Cancer Institute (NCI). going to a new website "Eating Hints for Cancer Patients: Before, During and After Treatment", 1997.

American Institute for Cancer Research. going to a new website "Nutrition of the Cancer Patient". 1994.

Books

Bloch, Abby. Eating Well, Staying Well: During and After Cancer. Atlanta, GA: American Cancer Society, 2004.

Clegg, Holly B. Eating Well Through Cancer: Easy Recipes & Recommendations During and After Treatment. Memphis, TN: Wimmer Companies, 2006.

Capron, Mary Ellen. Ultimate Cooking Companion for At-Home Caregivers. Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall Health, 2003.

Crocker, Betty. Betty Crocker's Living With Cancer Cookbook. New York, NY: Hungry Minds, 2002.

Dyer, Diana. Dietitian's Cancer Story: Information and Inspiration for Recovery and Healing. 5th ed. Ann Arbor, MI: Swan Press, 2002.

Keane, Maureen; Chace, Daniella. What to Eat if You have Cancer: Healing Foods that Boost Your Immune System. 2nd ed. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2007.

Liu, Simin; McManus, Kathy; Carlino, John A. Healing Gourmet, Eat to Fight Cancer. New York: McGraw-Hil, 2006.

Mathai, Kimberly. Cancer Lifeline Cookbook: Good Nutrition, Recipes and Resources to Optimize the Lives of People Living with Cancer. Seattle, WA: Sasquatch Books, 2004.

Audiovisual Resources

going to a new websiteAmerican Institute for Cancer Research. Food for the Fight - Part One.
Experts provide clear-cut answers on how to manage the dietary challenges associated with treatment, maintain a stable weight, and even enjoy satisfying meals.

Web Resources

Nutrition for Patients and Survivors at the going to a new websiteAmerican Cancer Society's site
An extensive section with information on managing nutrition during cancer treatment. Includes recipes and advice on the use of herbals, vitamins, minerals and supplements.

  • Go to: going to a new websitewww.cancer.org

  • Under the heading "Patients, Family & Friends" click on "Treatment Options"

  • Click on "Treatment Topics and Resources"

  • Scroll down and click on "Nutrition for Patients"

going to a new websiteCancerRD

The website of dietitian Diane Dyer, a 3-time cancer survivor provides nutrition information and low fat, light recipes.

Cancer Nutrition Services at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center

Managing nutrition problems, nutrition tips and recipes provided by UMCCC cancer dietitians.

going to a new websiteCaring4Cancer - Section on Nutrition

Written information, recipes and videos discuss eating well during cancer treatment and dealing with symptoms.

Nutrition in Cancer Care PDQ at the cancer.gov site

A statement from the National Cancer Institute explains the effect of cancer and it's treatment on nutrition, and provides guidelines to improve a cancer patient's nutrition.
  • Go to: going to a new websitewww.cancer.gov

  • Click on "Cancer Topics"

  • Click on "Coping with Cancer"

  • Scroll down to "Nutritional Concerns" and click on "Patients"

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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