Mesothelioma Treatment -What is the role of Diet in the treatment of mesothelioma? Health Articles | August 17 Cheap Air Max 93 , 2009 For victims of diseases like cancer, proper eating can make the difference between life and death, they must eat a very balanced diet
Cancer and the anti cancer drugs used to treat it can destroy the appetite and drain the body of vital nutrients so that it can no longer fight the drugs. Nausea, vomiting, and constipation Cheap Air Max 90 , and even loss of smell and taste are common side effects of Chemotherapy which tend to reduce the desire to eat a balanced diet and ensure sound health.
The type of diet recommended for mesothelioma patients include foods from four food groups namely protein, fat, water and carbohydrates. Protein is the most essential part of a good mesothelioma diet as protein helps repair cells damaged by chemotherapy, radiation, or surgery. The prestigious National Cancer institute recommends that people with this cancer take foods such as cheese Cheap Air Max 720 , milk, eggs, yogurt, nuts, peanut butter Cheap Air Max 360 , fish, meat, and ice cream.
Fats are also a very important component of a good cancer diet as fat help store energy which the body can make use of later to provide a much needed boost during chemotherapy or radiation treatment.
Although fat intake depends on the size and body type of the person, but the National Cancer Institute believes that high calorie foods such as butter, cheese Cheap Air Max 270 , milk, honey, sugar, dried fruits, and granola can provide adequate fat stores to be used by the body during the mesothelioma recovery process.