Good nutrition gives energy. Just as an automobile is powered by fuel, we are powered by proper diet. Going through treatment requires extra strength. A balanced diet prevents body tissues from breaking down and helps rebuild normal tissue affected by treatment. People with cancer who practice good eating habits have fewer infections and are able to be up and about more.
Inadequate diet forces the body to use stored-up protein and fat for energy.
With good nutrition, those nutrients can be used for a far more important job - rebuilding cells that have been damaged. To schedule a FREE nutrition consultation, call the Cancer Resource Center at 415.885.3693. Cancer patients, family members, and friends are invited to submit their stories. I had surgery, including reconstructive surgery, chemotherapy and a short tamoxifen treatment. I knew the surgery had been done soon enough, and I was convinced that I was cured.