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Suggest Food And Nutrition Supplements For A Person Suffering With Breast Cancer

Hello Doctor, Mom is (aged 66) diagnosed with Breast cancer stage 2. Post surgery, she has just completed first chemo yesterday. Further the Fish test suggested gene amplification and hence she has to be given special injection to counter that (17 injections). 1. Please advice on the food and nutritional supplements that she should be taking.
Mon, 20 Mar 2017
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Hi and welcome to Healthcaremagic. I understand your concerns.
There is no specific food recommendations for this type of cancer when compared to any other cancer disease. It is important to eat at least 2500 calories per day since it will prevent weight loss and decreased immune system. Also, diet should include various types of food based on vitamin rich vegetables such as:Tomatoes, carrots, peas, pumpkin and turnips for vitamins and fibre
Cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower and cabbage contain plant chemicals that can convert bad oestrogen into good oestrogen, and hence reduce cancer risk as well as the risk of a relapse. All kind of fruit is allowed and protein should include: Lean meat, fish, poultry, eggs, tauhu and , Fish and soy foods.
I hope I have answered you query
Kindly regards. Wish you a good health.
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Suggest Food And Nutrition Supplements For A Person Suffering With Breast Cancer

Hi and welcome to Healthcaremagic. I understand your concerns. There is no specific food recommendations for this type of cancer when compared to any other cancer disease. It is important to eat at least 2500 calories per day since it will prevent weight loss and decreased immune system. Also, diet should include various types of food based on vitamin rich vegetables such as:Tomatoes, carrots, peas, pumpkin and turnips for vitamins and fibre Cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower and cabbage contain plant chemicals that can convert bad oestrogen into good oestrogen, and hence reduce cancer risk as well as the risk of a relapse. All kind of fruit is allowed and protein should include: Lean meat, fish, poultry, eggs, tauhu and , Fish and soy foods. I hope I have answered you query Kindly regards. Wish you a good health.