Mealtimes are an important and enjoyable part of family and social life.
Many people with cancer experience eating problems. This booklet is divided into three parts and is intended to help you overcome these difficulties. If you find it hard to discuss your eating problems with your family or friends, you may like to give them this booklet to read so they can help you with your diet. Part One, The building-up diet , is a diet high in energy and protein and has been designed specifically for people with cancer who have lost or are losing weight or can only manage to eat a little. We do not recommend this diet for people with cancer who are eating well and have not lost weight.