Traditional Chinese Medicine includes dietary therapy which is unique as well. Generally, most people will opt for mainstream treatment. The following eating guidelines are extracted and summarized from booklets that are printed by Singapore General Hospital Pte Ltd and Singapore Cancer Society. If you have eating problems, please ask your doctor to refer you to a dietitian. Alternatively, if you believe in Traditional Chinese Medicine, please consult a Chinese physician.
Some Chinese herbs can help to improve one's appetite and body immune system.
Importance of Proper Nutrition Nutrition plays an important role in your total care and treatment. Your doctor may have told you to eat well so that you will not lose weight during your chemotherapy. However, you may encounter difficulties finding suitable food to eat due to side effects from your therapy, such as nausea, vomiting or a sore mouth. There may be times when eating is limited and your diet is not well-balanced. Do not worry about meeting all your nutritional needs if these times are brief.