Food, Nutrition & Cancer

A plant-rich diet is beneficial, but strict vegetarianism is not required. Animal proteins (eggs, fish, chicken) are excellent sources of easily absorbed protein during treatment. The most important thing is eating enough protein and calories — regardless of the source.

Therapeutic fasting during chemotherapy is being studied but is not yet standard practice. Without medical supervision, fasting during chemo can lead to dangerous weight loss and reduced treatment tolerance. Do not fast during chemotherapy without explicit guidance from your oncologist.