Nutrition for mesothelioma patients: Before mesothelioma treatment

If any person is suffering from mesothelioma, it is important to understand the unique nutritional needs of people, which differ significantly from those of a healthy person, nutritional needs also vary depending on the type and stage of mesothelioma treatment a patient is undergoing. Due to mesothelioma’s symptoms and the effects of treatments they are undergoing patients bodies need nutrients.

Nutritional requirements are of two types:

Before mesothelioma treatment
During mesothelioma treatment

1. Before mesothelioma treatment

At early stages of the disease if patients may feel well enough then they can build up their strength by eating normal meals/foods that are high in proteins, as well as fruits, vegetables and whole grains, while those suffering from moderate to advanced mesothelioma symptoms — and those undergoing treatment —are forced to alter their diets substantially.

You should consult with a doctor and/or registered dietician about creating a dietary strategy.

Some tips offered by American Cancer Society (ACS):

Limit alcohol consumption
Eat five “colorful servings” of fruits and vegetables per day. This includes dark green and deep yellow vegetables, which contain important nutritional substances called phytochemicals which strengthen and enhance the body’s immune system
Limit foods that are pickled, smoked or salt-cured
Cook large dishes and freeze them in meal-sized portions
Be physically active and maintain proper weight
Consume few sugars and refined carbohydrates (body uses like sugar) as possible.
Try new foods, because tastes can change during cancer treatment
Eat plant-based foods such as peas and dried beans
Keep the freezer and pantry stocked so you don’t have to run to the store when you’re feeling ill

Share and Enjoy: