Eating Well During Treatment

Making Nutrition Part of Healing

Nutrition plays an important role in supporting your strength, energy and healing during cancer treatment. At our AdventHealth Cancer Institute, we understand that eating well can feel challenging when your body is going through so much.

The Center for Nutritional Excellence and AdventHealth Cancer Institute partner with AdventHealth Cooking Center to provide live cooking demonstrations and nutritional information for patients during all stages of treatment. The group is facilitated by a registered dietitian, chef and social work services at AdventHealth. Registration is required, and we look forward to cooking with you.

Since meeting times vary, please call us at 407-303-2032 for specific dates and times.

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Eating Well During Treatment

At AdventHealth, registered dietitians are part of your cancer care team. They work closely with you and your providers to create nutrition plans tailored to your treatment, symptoms and goals.

Whether you need help managing side effects, maintaining weight, or finding foods that feel nourishing and appealing, we’re here to support you with compassion and expertise.

During cancer treatment, your body may need more energy and nutrients to heal, maintain strength and manage side effects. Eating well can help support your immune system, reduce fatigue and improve how you feel day to day.

Nutrition isn’t about perfection. It’s about doing what you can, when you can, with guidance that respects your preferences, symptoms and treatment plan.

Many people experience changes that affect how and what they’re able to eat during treatment. These may include:

  • Changes in sense of taste or smell
  • Fatigue that makes meal preparation harder
  • Loss of appetite or feeling full quickly
  • Mouth sores or difficulty swallowing
  • Nausea or vomiting

    If any of these side effects sound familiar, you’re not alone. Our care team can help you find practical strategies to make eating more comfortable and sustainable.

Small changes can make a meaningful difference. Depending on how you’re feeling, these approaches may help:

  • Choose foods that are easy to chew, swallow and digest
  • Eat smaller meals or snacks throughout the day
  • Focus on protein-rich foods to help maintain strength
  • Give yourself permission to eat what sounds good in the moment
  • Stay hydrated, sipping fluids regularly

    There’s no single “right way" to eat during treatment. What matters most is finding what works for you to stay nourished.

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