Living with cancer can be hard, but maintaining muscle mass through the right nutrition and exercise could be one way of making it a little easier – it could even help your body better cope with treatment. Find out more through these videos.
This site has been written for people just like you, who may be wondering how best to stay as well and as strong as possible for the road ahead.
It may be the last thing on your mind right now, but good nutrition is an essential part of your overall care.
Weight loss is one of the most common side effects of cancer. However, it is more important than ever to eat well to maintain your weight.
You'll have good days and bad. How you feel can affect your nutritional intake. This page has ideas on how best to manage your dietary intake when things feel tough.
If your healthcare professional thinks a normal diet is not enough to support your body weight, you may be advised to take oral nutritional supplements. But what are they and how do they work?
If you're struggling with your weight, you should speak to your healthcare professional. It helps to be prepared before your appointment.
This site has been written to guide and support people just like you, who may be wondering how best to stay as well and as strong as possible for the road ahead. It explains how to eat well when you have cancer, what to do if you are struggling with eating and drinking or if you are losing weight without meaning to. Knowing what good nutrition is, why it matters and how to get help can make all the difference. Good nutrition is an essential part of your care so being prepared and knowing how to raise the issue with your healthcare team can help you have a better conversation and get the support you need.
SUPPORTING MUSCLE MASS FROM DIAGNOSIS TO RECOVERY
Everyone’s cancer journey is different but it’s important that all people with cancer try to keep their body as strong as possible. These videos give you information on why muscle is important during cancer and why you might need extra nutritional support to maintain it.
BETTER NUTRITION FOR MORE GOOD DAYS
It may be the last thing on your mind right now, but good nutrition is an essential part of your overall care.
WHY AM I LOSING WEIGHT AND DOES IT MATTER?
Weight loss is one of the most common side effects of cancer. However, it is more important than ever to eat well to maintain your weight.
TOP TIPS FOR GOOD DAYS
You'll have good days and bad. How you feel can affect your nutritional intake. This page has ideas on how best to manage your dietary intake when things feel tough.
ORAL NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS
If your healthcare professional thinks a normal diet is not enough to support your body weight, you may be advised to take oral nutritional supplements. But what are they and how do they work?
MAKING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR VISIT TO THE DOCTOR
If you're struggling with your weight, you should speak to your healthcare professional. It helps to be prepared before your appointment.
FOLLOW THE STORY OF A CANCER PATIENT
Cancer can leave you feeling empty. But ensuring you get the right nutritional support can give your body the best chance possible. Here's one patient's story.