Diet & Nutrition Support
Helping You Stay Nourished During Cancer Treatment
Good nutrition plays an important role before, during, and after cancer treatment. Eating well can help maintain your strength and energy levels, support recovery, assist with healing, and help your body cope with the effects of treatment.
How can Nutrition support help?
Cancer treatment can sometimes affect your appetite, taste, digestion, or ability to eat comfortably. Our diet and nutrition support service provides personalised advice to help you manage these challenges and maintain the best possible nutrition throughout your treatment journey. Every person's nutritional needs are different. Our team can provide practical advice tailored to your treatment, symptoms, lifestyle, and goals.
Nutrition support may help if you are experiencing:
- Loss of appetite
- Weight loss or difficulty maintaining weight
- Changes in taste or smell
- Nausea or digestive issues
- Difficulty swallowing
- Fatigue and low energy levels
- Concerns about your diet during treatment
- Questions about nutritional supplements
Benefits of Nutrition support
The right nutrition advice can help ensure you are getting the nutrients your body needs while navigating treatment and recovery.
Eating well during cancer treatment may help:
- Maintain strength and muscle mass
- Support healing and recovery
- Improve energy levels
- Reduce the risk of malnutrition
- Help manage treatment side effects
- Support your immune system
- Improve your overall wellbeing and quality of life
What to Expect
During your consultation, we will take the time to understand:
- Your diagnosis and treatment plan
- Your current eating habits
- Any nutrition-related concerns or symptoms
- Your weight and nutritional goals
- Any supplements or special dietary requirements
You will receive personalised recommendations and practical strategies that fit your individual circumstances.
How to access Diet and nutrition support
Diet and nutrition support services are available through selected Canopy Cancer Care locations.
Talk to your treating specialist, nurse, or care team about whether diet and nutrition support may be beneficial for you. We can help connect you with the most appropriate service based on your needs and location.
For more information, please speak with your Canopy Cancer Care team or contact us at: [email protected]
FAQs
Good nutrition helps your body maintain strength, support healing, manage treatment side effects, and assist with recovery.
Loss of appetite is common during cancer treatment. A dietitian can provide strategies to help you maintain adequate nutrition, even when eating is difficult.
While nutrition cannot prevent all side effects, dietary strategies may help manage symptoms such as fatigue, nausea, weight loss, and changes in appetite.
Some patients may benefit from nutritional supplements, but these should be discussed with your healthcare team. A dietitian can advise whether supplements are appropriate for you.
Yes. Unintentional weight loss is a common reason for referral and early nutritional support can be very beneficial.
Absolutely. Nutrition support can continue after treatment to assist recovery, rebuild strength, and support long-term wellbeing.
Ready to get support?
Our nutrition team is here to help you navigate the challenges of cancer treatment with practical, personalised dietary advice. Whether you're struggling with appetite changes, weight loss, treatment side effects, or simply want reassurance that you're eating well, we're here to support you.