Low-Grade Serous Ovarian Cancer (LGSOC)
Nutrition
Articles by Amanda Sobhani
Nutrition plays an important role in your overall health. Read more about what you can do maximize your nutrition while you’re managing LGSOC.
Nutrition articles
Top five foods for fighting fatigue after chemotherapy
Whether it’s the days after chemo or an afternoon dip in energy, fatigue is a common experience we all share living with cancer. Thankfully, there are several foods that have helped me fight fatigue, without steroids, and given me the energy to make it through the day.
Supplementing for serous: do supplements help lower cancer risk?
How many times have you scrolled past a social media ad claiming that a supplement will protect against cancer? It may be that because I’m a dietitian and cancer survivor, I see more of this content than the average person. These claims aren’t limited to ads; you’ve probably seen posts in a cancer support group yourself.
Nourishing your body through cancer treatment
This series explores the role of nutrition during cancer treatment. Healthy, balanced eating gives you the strength and energy you need to support your body’s ability to fight cancer and manage treatment side effects. Whether your treatment involves chemotherapy, radiation, surgery, or a combination of cancer treatments, we’ll discuss the ways you can fuel the fight! The number one recommendation throughout this series is to always work closely with your medical team, which hopefully includes a registered dietitian! Registered dietitians can evaluate your unique nutritional status and develop personalized plans to meet your needs. Each cancer treatment and recovery process is unique. Always inform your medical team of any negative side effects or new symptoms you experience during cancer treatment.
Managing increased appetite during cancer treatment
Cancer treatment comes with many challenges and side effects. A common cancer treatment concern portrayed in media is loss of appetite caused by nausea, vomiting, and general fatigue. Thankfully, side effect management for nausea and vomiting has improved leaps and bounds in recent decades, and patients are now able to get relief from these side effects. On the opposite spectrum, an increase in appetite is lesser known but still common. In today’s post we will explore ways to manage increased appetite during cancer treatment.
Navigating protein choices during cancer treatment
A crucial part of a healthy eating pattern during cancer treatment is eating plenty of protein. Protein rich foods help support our immune system, repair tissues, and provide us with sustained energy. Knowing what to eat and how much can be confusing, but in this article, we will explore protein choices during cancer treatment and ideas for you to discuss with your healthcare team.
Managing menopause through nutrition
Food can be a powerful driver in symptom relief. In this post, I will share how simple yet effective changes to your plate can make a world of difference.
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