Eating well with cancer

Eating well when you have a cancer diagnosis is very important. Good nutrition supports the body's ability to repair itself allowing you to recover quicker from the effects of cancer treatments.

Some advice on how to eat well when you have cancer can be found on the Wessex Cancer Alliance Resource page here​.

Information to help with eating problems​

Treatments for cancer such as radiotherapy and chemotherapy can cause difficulty in eating and weight loss. We recommend the following resources to support you in gaining weight and maintaining your calorie intake.​

Cancer and weight loss - the building-up diet | Macmillan Cancer Support​

Eating problems | Macmillan Cancer Support​

Dietician Support Contact Number​

If you are a radiotherapy patient and need further advice on nutrition, or you are struggling with eating you can contact the dieticians on 0300 019 2129.