Coping with cancer the nutritional way

Coping with Cancer the Nutritional Way answers to your questions…

The first half of the book offers you a theoretical perspective on the different types of cancers, their treatments and side effects thereof. The second half, offers a wonderful selection of recipes (tested and tried) for each of the treatment phases. It is thus a practical resource for patients and care givers.

Features of the book include:

• the role of nutrition in cancer treatment
• top tips on the nutritional management of nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and many more
• clarification of special diets e.g. liquid diet, soft diet and puree diet
• nutritional management of gastrectomy, ileostomy and colostomy
• what about the use of herbs and vitamins including anti-oxidants
• guidelines in prevention of different cancers
• recipes according to special diets and taste changes. Recipes also give guidelines for weight loss.

CANSA's comment

The role of good nutrition is of very high importance for people with cancer. Eating the right foods can help patients get the nutrients needed to enhance their immune systems.

This very informative book contains essential dietary information that is useful for cancer patients and caregivers.

CANSA is of the opinion that this publication will serve as an additional tool to promote wellness and assist those coping with the impact of cancer.

About the author

Adéle van der Merwe is a registered dietitian who has worked at the Chris Hani Baragwanath hospital for several years. It is at the Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital where she gained invaluable experience working in the different areas of oncology. She was prompted to write the book to educate the public regarding cancer and nutrition, since not everybody has access to a dietitian if and when cancer is diagnosed. She currently acts as consulting dietitian.

The book is available through bookshops for about R233, or online via http://www.copingwithcancer.co.za for R175 (price includes courier service delivery & packaging. R130 [book] + R45 [delivery]).