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Which food to avoiid for Cancer Patients
Hi my father is 63 year old and has been recently diagnosed with lung cancer. We have started all his treatments and are taking good care of him. Kindly guide what food regime should we follow and especially what kind of food we should avoid for cancer patients so that his overall health improves?
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Dr. Archana Prathipati
Oncologist
14 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Depend on chemodrug you are on and blood counts..
If counts are normal take regular diet with rich proteins
If low counts avoid raw unpeeled foods and fruits..take peeled washed well cooked diet
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Dr. M.Ponraj
Medical Oncologist
13 yrs exp
Palakkad
If he is taking chemotherapy avoid raw foods. Take only cooked foods. Non vegetarian allowed but should be less spicy and less for better digestion. Fruits with thick skin like pomegranate and orange can be taken.
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