Frequently Asked Questions

Q - How can I use the diet recommendations on your web site and in your book to both increase my intake of cancer fighting foods for optimizing my cancer recovery and lose weight at the same time?

I commend you for seeking accurate information to help yourself have the best odds for long-term cancer recovery plus optimizing your overall health.

I always recommend seeking the professional expertise of a Registered Dietitian (RD) who can evaluate and prioritize your overall nutritional needs based on both your complete medical history and personal goals and then make recommendations that are individualized to meet your unique situation. Some cancer centers have RDs on staff to counsel cancer survivors as part of their overall cancer care, and some people need to find an RD in private practice (see www.eatright.org, click on Find a Nutritional Professional), Some insurance companies are paying for these professional services, but in any case, it is money well invested in your health. I hear from people all the time that their RD is like their *new best friend*.

Most RDs are familiar with my book A Dietitian's Cancer Story and can use it as a guide to help give you a framework for an individualized approach to your cancer recovery. They can also use the recipes from my web site to show you how they fit into your food plan.

I send you all my best wishes for good health, healing, and hope!

FAQ posted 3/06

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Nutritional Concerns during Cancer Recovery

	How do you eat in restaurants and still maintain an ultra-healthy diet? posted 12/99
	Do you ever 'CHEAT' on your diet? posted 12/99
	What do you eat for snacks?
	What is your opinion on other books on nutrition and cancer? posted 4/00
	Can one eliminate dairy and meat (but not eggs) and still work with your recommended dietary changes?
	What are your views about sugar for cancer patients? Does it *feed* tumors? Should I avoid it in any form? posted 08/00
	What can be done to relieve the fatigue I am still experiencing since my cancer therapy has been completed? Will any dietary supplements help me? posted 7/01
	Please give me your advice on microwaved food and cancer? posted 2/02
	I have recently heard that Vitamin A may be linked to osteoporosis. I see Vitamin A in nearly everything on food labels, even my soymilk. What is the connection and how much should I be consuming? posted 5/02, updated 2/03
	Will consuming dairy foods increase my risk for ovarian cancer recurring? posted 11/02
	Diana, what are the top 10 - 20 foods that you make sure you eat on a regular basis? posted 12/02
	Diana, What 5 things have you changed in your diet that you think are the most important for enhancing the odds for long-term cancer recovery? posted 12/02
	Do you have diet suggestions for someone who has diarrhea after radiation therapy for rectal cancer? posted 1/04, updated 4/04, 11/04, 5/01
	Is there any diet to alleviate lymphedema resulting from cancer surgery? posted 8/04
	How "strict" do I need to be with my diet? posted 5/05
	What tips do you have to stay on a healthy diet during the holiday season? posted 11/06

 

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Nutritional Concerns during Cancer Treatment (related to side effects)

	Can you provide a list of all chemotherapy drugs called alkylating agents that may potentially have interactions with antioxidant supplements during chemotherapy? posted 10/02
	Dear Diana, I am undergoing treatments for cancer and am not eating well. What should I do? posted 7/01
	Can I drink your soy shake recipes if my oncologist or dietitian has recommended that I follow a neutropenic diet due to my low white blood cell counts? posted 5/00, updated 7/01, updated 11/02, updated 8/03
	Should I consume antioxidants during my cancer therapy? posted 12/01, updated 10/02
	Can herbs interact with any of the chemotherapy drugs? posted 4/01, updated 9/02
	Are there any diet changes to help relieve bloating during abdominal radiation? posted 4/03
	Do you have diet suggestions for someone who has diarrhea after radiation therapy for rectal cancer? posted 1/04, updated 4/04, 11/04, 1/05
	Is it safe to drink green tea if I have a port for administration of my chemotherapy? posted 1/04
	Can you tell me foods to eat to reduce the acid in my urine and pain in my bladder and ureters? posted 2/04, updated 5/05
	How can I eat a diet as healthy as you suggest if I need to be hospitalized for more than a day or two? posted 3/04
	My husband is having chemotherapy treatments and has lost his sense of taste after one treatment. Are there any foods I can prepare that will give him some relief? posted 9/04
	Is there a good web site describing the nutrition related side effects from chemo drugs? posted 10/04
	Should I stop drinking green tea during chemotherapy to avoid consuming too many antioxidants? posted 7/05
	How can I use the diet recommendations on your web site and in your book to both increase my intake of cancer fighting foods for optimizing my cancer recovery and lose weight at the same time? posted 3/06
	What tips do you have to stay on a healthy diet during the holiday season? posted 11/06

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