Nutrition During and After Cancer Treatment: A Guide for Informed Choices by Cancer Survivors American Cancer Society Workgroup on Nutrition and Physical Activity for Cancer Survivors CA Cancer J Clin 2001;51:153-181 Jean Brown, RN, PhD; Tim Byers, MD, MPH; Kevin Thompson; Barbara Eldridge, RD; Colleen Doyle, MS, RD; Alexis M. Williams, MPH, CHES Abstract Many studies have been conducted about dietary interventions aimed at preventing cancer. The American Cancer Society has published guidelines on diet, nutrition and cancer prevention, which are updated periodically as new evidence emerges, and other groups, too, have issued statements or guidelines about nutritional strategies to prevent cancer. Much less is known, however, about optimal nutrition for cancer survivors. This report looks at the different phases of cancer survivorship, from active treatment to advanced disease, and presents existing evidence from which informed decisions can be made regarding dietary choices. Popular complementary and alternative methods related to dietary intervention are reviewed. Nutrition information is also provided according to common cancer sites. As this is an area that requires survivors and health care providers to communicate effectively, a special section on “frequently asked questions” is provided for use as a patient education handout. (CA Cancer J Clin 2001;51:153-187.) ACS, 2001 Clear call for more studies ACS position and information This section contains them all Usual (mis)information about healthy eating NOT mattering during treatment Risks of new primaries and nutritional trouble General discussion Food safety, caloric intake, weight issues Dietary Fats Fruits and Vegetables Alcohol Dietary Regimens Many benefits, no downside, do what you can Calling again for more studies Flaxseed/Ginger/Soy/Teas Breast, Prostate, Lung, Head and Neck, Gastric, Colon Prostate Lung Cancer Head and Neck Gastric Cancer Colorectal Cancer Exercise and a healthy diet can't hurt Evaluating info,communication, making informed choices We need randomized, multi-center clinical trials so WE CAN EVALUATE ALL THE EVIDENCE ACS committee 190 references American Cancer Society, 2002 Cance, 1/02 Remember we are NOT Doctors and have NO medical training. This site is like an Encylopedia - there are many pages, many links on many topics. Support our work with any size DONATION - see left side of any page - for how to donate. You can help raise awareness of CAM.