Nutrition and cancer

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Healthy living after treatment

Sometimes, side effects that prevent you from eating well – such as poor appetite, dry mouth, change in taste or smell, difficulty swallowing, or weight loss – can continue after treatment. Talk to your healthcare team about how to manage these side effects as you gradually return to your usual activities.

With the guidance of your healthcare team, start a physical therapy program that may help recondition your muscles. Exercise can help to increase your appetite again and provide you some relief from any side effects that may have continued after your treatments. As you become more active, make sure you are eating enough to keep your weight stable.

Eating well will help you regain your strength, rebuild healthy cells, and feel better overall. Continue to include extra calories and extra protein in your diet until you reach a healthy weight for you. Pace yourself. You do not need to make changes to your diet overnight. Gradually work your way back into your usual diet or better yet, into healthier eating habits.

Making simple changes to the way you eat , becoming more active and being a non-smoker will help you stay healthy.

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