Nutrition
Nutrition During Cancer Treatment: What Actually Matters
Cutting through the noise on what to eat during chemotherapy, radiation, and recovery — grounded in evidence, adapted to how you actually feel.
By Dr Maretha Rossouw · 1 July 2026
[PLACEHOLDER — full article to be written with Dr Rossouw.]
Cancer treatment changes appetite, taste, digestion, and energy. There is no single diet that suits everyone. This article walks through the principles that consistently hold up in the evidence and how to adapt them to how you feel on any given day.
Topics covered: managing nausea, protein needs during treatment, hydration, and the supplements worth considering versus those to avoid.
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