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Resources: Nutrition During Cancer Treatment
Information Guide

Doctor Approved! icon The purpose of this information guide is to help cancer patients and their families to find sources of information on nutrition during cancer treatment. 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 updated: 11/07

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Brochures

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

American Institute for Cancer Research. "Nutrition of the Cancer Patient". 1994.

Articles

Gordon, Sandra. "Preventing Cancer Weight Loss". Cure; Vol. 2, No. 2, Summer 2003. (p.42).

Clegg, Holly. "Eating Well Through Cancer". Coping; Vol. 16, No. 3, May/June 2002. (p.28).

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, 2001.

Calhoun, Susan and Bradley, Jane. Nutrition, Cancer and You: What You Need to Know, and Where to Start. Lenexa, KS: Addax Publishing Group, 1997.

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.

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

Spiller, Gene and Bruce, Bonnie. Cancer Survivor's Nutrition and Health Guide: Eating Well and Getting Better During and After Cancer Treatment. Roseville, CA: Prima Publishing, 1997.

Weihofen, Donna and Marino, Christina. The Cancer Survival Cookbook. Minneapolis, MN: Chronimed, 1998.

Web Resources

Nutrition for Patients and Survivors at the American 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: www.cancer.org
    Note: this will open in a separate browser window for your convenience
  • Under the heading "Patients, Family & Friends" click on "Treatment Options"
  • Click on "Treatment Topics and Resources"
  • Scroll down and click on "Nutrition for Patients"

Eating Well on Cancerbacup

Information on an energy boosting diet, dealing with eating problems, nutrition support and a guide for healthy eating.

CancerRD

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

Making Every Bite Count - on the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center site

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

National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship. Palliative Care & Symptom Management - Nutrition.

  • Go to: www.canceradvocacy.org/resources/essential
    Note: this will open in a separate browser window for your convenience
  • click on "Nutrition".
  • Extensive information about nutrition of cancer pain, including specific problems.

Nutrition 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: www.cancer.gov
    Note: this will open in a separate browser window for your convenience
  • 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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