CANCER

Cancer is a disease characterized by the growth of malignant tumors that can affect the organ function and ultimately the overall health of the body. Cancer itself is metabolically (energy) demanding on the body. With the additional physiological stress of chemotherapy, radiotherapy or/and surgery, the condition itself will deteriorate your health status in the long term, which may exhibit itself as a drastic weight loss, loss of appetite, fatigued and so on.

With the best nutrition control, these symptoms that comes from cancer treatment and condition can be managed to ensure the health maintenance. Additionally, nutrition control will provide the required energy and storage for body to further combat the harsh effects of medical treatment and the metabolically demanding cancer itself. Depending on the type and site of cancer, it can exhibit different effect to the body that can affect one’s nutritional status.

Nutrition Consultation

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Personalized and individualized approach for your specific lifestyle and conditions
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Dietary management to cater symptoms – nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, etc
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Dietary management for calorie-density, low-volume foods
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Weight management and body composition
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Adjusting diet for unexpected situations
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Assistance of oral nutrition supplement (ONS)
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Management of tube feeding (if applicable)

Supporting & Its Improvement

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Goals, motivation and expectation of improvement
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Understanding cancer from its physiological view and its possible medical complications
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Myth and facts surrounding cancer
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Calorie counting and nutrition labeling
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Other lifestyle/nutritional tips that will improve your condition further