SIDE EFFECTS OF CANCER THERAPY
Dt. MALLIKA GARG (Clinical Dietician, M.Sc. in Food Nutrition) SIDE EFFECTS OF CANCER THERAPY In case of nausea and vomiting Take small and frequent meals Increase fluid intake Consume liquids with straw Include cold foods i.e, icecreams,ice cubes,coconut water,jelly,smoothies,puddings etc. Greasy and fried foods are worst tolerated. Eat slowly and chew food well so that it can be digested easily. Limits liquids at mealtime. Do not lie flat immediately after meals In case of loss of appetite and early satiety Take frequent small meals. Increase calorie and protein density of foods. High Protein/calorie supplements should be taken. Limit liquids a...