| If you are someone you know is going through | | | | appetite and to make eating easier. |
| breast cancer, you know what an emotionally and | | | | Firstly, try to make mealtime enjoyable by eating |
| physically trying time it is. Many forms of cancer | | | | with friends and family or making eating as |
| treatment only add to the discomfort that the breast | | | | comfortable as possible. To add variety for your |
| cancer patient experiences. Radiation treatments, for | | | | taste buds and to make eating more enjoyable, try |
| example, can cause a great deal of fatigue and it can | | | | new foods or new recipes. If you engage in mild |
| take up to two months for your normal levels of | | | | exercise ½ hour before you eat, it can also |
| energy to return. Therefore, it is important to follow | | | | help increase your appetite. Of course, you should |
| a few health tips in order to minimize these side | | | | check with your doctor before starting any type of |
| effects, as well as to help you get better sooner. | | | | exercise routine. Anti-nausea medicine can also be |
| One of the most important things you can do for | | | | helpful if you are vomiting or experiencing nausea. |
| yourself while fighting breast cancer is to get plenty | | | | It is also helpful if you prepare meals ahead of time |
| of rest. Do your best to get a full nights' sleep. And, | | | | while you are feeling better and freeze them. These |
| if you feel tired during the day, take the time to | | | | meals can be easily reheated when you are not |
| sleep or rest to allow your body time to recover. | | | | feeling well. You should also keep small snacks on |
| Another thing you can do is eat a healthy diet. The | | | | hand to munch on when you are feeling good enough |
| healthier your body is, the better prepared it will be | | | | to eat. In fact, it is best to eat small meals or snacks |
| to fight the cancer and to recover from the | | | | frequently throughout the day than to eat large |
| treatment. Be sure to include plenty of protein in | | | | meals. All foods you purchase should be easy to |
| your diet because the amino acids found in protein | | | | prepare or should be ready to eat. You should also |
| are used by your body to help repair damage. | | | | look for foods that are high in calories and protein in |
| Sometimes, eating can be a difficult task if you are | | | | order to help keep your weight on. Even the fluids |
| undergoing treatments for breast cancer. Surgery, | | | | you consume should be high in calories and protein. If |
| chemotherapy, radiation, and medications can | | | | you are having a hard time chewing and swallowing, |
| adversely affect your appetite and digestive system. | | | | you should puree your foods or purchase foods that |
| You might experience nausea, vomiting, changes in | | | | are easy to swallow, such as applesauce, soup, baby |
| taste and smell, difficulty swallowing and chewing, | | | | food, pudding, and yogurt. |
| constipation, and pain. If you are experiencing these | | | | Additionally, there are a number of, herbs and |
| problems, you need to take steps to increase your | | | | vitamins which promote breast health. |