COMPREHENSIVE NUTRITIONAL CARE FOR CANCER PATIENTS

For seven months, the Amethyst Radiotherapy Center in Krakow has been conducting open lectures on proper nutrition for patients and their families. One of the important elements of the meetings is debunking common myths about cancer and diet, as well as drawing attention to the danger of weight loss. So far, almost 150 people have participated in the lectures.

Open meetings for patients undergoing treatment at the Center and their families are held regularly once a month and are always very popular. The lead dietitian, Dr. Dominika Mękal, emphasizes that proper nutrition plays a crucial role during and after cancer treatment. It's primarily about providing the body with all the essential nutrients, but also preventing malnutrition, which complicates treatment, leads to complications, and can be fatal. " I explain what to eat and what not to eat during chemotherapy and radiotherapy, but also how to eat after treatment. Patients are often confused or ask about new nutritional solutions, so I also have to dispel myths that are harmful to cancer patients, " emphasizes Dominika Mękal.