Suggestions for foods that energize?
Meet the Experts
Ronda Gates, M.S., R.Ph. is an adult development specialist and health promotion educator who develops and delivers programs and products to support lifestyle change.
Marisa Weiss, M.D. is a radiation oncologist specializing in breast cancer and the founder, president, and guiding force behind Breastcancer.org.
Question from Pearl: Just had recurrence. Start radiation on Monday. Got any suggestions for energy food for me? Will then have 4 rounds of Taxol. Any suggestions?
- Answers —Ronda Gates, M.S., R.Ph.: Focus on nutrient dense food that hasn't been processed.
- Marisa Weiss, M.D., president and founder: Some people say that sometimes bland foods are kinder on your system during the chemo. Now there are many fresh fruits and vegetables available.
- Ronda Gates, M.S., R.Ph.: Or juices.
On Wednesday, July 19, 2000, our Ask-the-Expert Online Conference was called Food for Cancer Recovery. Ronda Gates, M.S., R.Ph. and moderator Marisa Weiss, M.D. answered your questions about nutrition and how it relates to cancer recovery.
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