Eating and drinking well is important before and during cancer treatment

Having a healthy balanced diet improves chances of:

  • Reducing treatment side effects.
  • Stopping delays in your care.
  • Getting better quicker.
  • Help keeping up your strength.
  • Improving your immune system.
  • Improving your energy levels.

What you can do to improve your diet:

  • Have small regular meals every four hours.
  • Eat protein such as meat, fish, lentils and eggs with each meal.
  • Drink 6-8 cups of fluid daily.
  • Avoid alcohol and salt.

Contact a member of your health team if you need support with your nutrition. They will help you decide if you need help.

You can screen your nutrition risk online using the ‘MUST’ Calculator.

MUST Calculator (BAPEN)