Radiation Care Program
Radiation therapy is one of the treatment options for some cancers and is sometimes given in combination with chemotherapy and/or surgery. Radiation to the head and neck region can compromise feeding, cause difficulty in swallowing, and mouth ulcers. These side effects require additional radiation nutrition support and management to prevent weight loss and malnutrition, which can be achieved through a personalized radiation therapy diet specially designed to support treatment and recovery.
About Radiation Care Program
Radiation Care Program
Our Radiation Care Program is for people who undergo radiation as a part of their cancer treatment. It involves personalized radiation therapy diet plans and side effect management to help patients withstand treatment while preventing malnutrition. Our program focuses on nutrition during radiation therapy and recommends the right foods during radiation to support your needs throughout treatment.
Program duration:
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- One-time consultation
- 2 weeks program
- 1 month program
How we work?
Assessment:
We will send you an assessment form to capture all the essential details required to tailor a nutrition plan for you. Once we receive the completed form, we schedule a 15-20 minute assessment call to discuss your key concerns, treatment challenges, expectations, our approach, and recommend the most appropriate program.
Getting started:
Based on our discussion and our expertise, we curate a diet plan for you. It is made keeping in mind the diagnosis, treatment severity, nutritional needs, cultural preferences, and expected/experienced side effects of treatment.
Support and Follow-up:
We provide ongoing support through regular weekly follow-ups and check-ins. This helps us make timely changes to your nutrition plan as your treatment progresses.
How we work?
Assessment:
We will send you an assessment form to capture all the essential details required to tailor a nutrition plan for you. Once we receive the completed form, we schedule a 15-20 minute assessment call to discuss your key concerns, treatment challenges, expectations, our approach, and recommend the most appropriate program.
Getting started:
Based on our discussion, we curate a diet plan for you. It is made keeping in mind the diagnosis, treatment severity, nutritional needs, cultural preferences, and expected/experienced side effects of treatment.
Support and Follow-up:
We provide ongoing support through regular weekly follow-ups and check-ins. This helps us make timely changes to your nutrition plan as your treatment progresses.
The Key Benefits of the Radiation
Care Program
Individualised nutritional plan and guidelines
Modifications in diet plan as required during treatment
Personal attention for queries, daily updates, and progress review
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Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs
1. What is a radiation therapy diet?
A radiation therapy diet is personalized based on the area of the body receiving treatment. Recommendations for nutrition during radiation therapy can vary depending on the type of cancer and the treatment protocol. During radiation therapy, calorie, fluid, and protein needs may be higher because the healthy tissues in the area receiving radiation may also be affected.
3. What foods should you avoid while on radiation?
During radiation therapy, consuming plenty of oral liquids is very important. Just like chemotherapy, any foods during radiation that are prepared in an unsafe and unhygienic environment should be avoided. Choosing safe, freshly prepared meals and the right food for cancer patients plays an important role in supporting radiation nutrition during treatment.
2. What are the most common side effects of radiation therapy?
Radiation therapy side effects depend on the part of the body being treated. For instance, if you are receiving radiation to the head and neck area, you may experience difficulty in swallowing, nausea, vomiting, dryness of mouth, mouth sores, and ulcers. These side effects can vary from person to person depending on the treatment site and intensity. Following a personalized radiation therapy diet and receiving appropriate nutrition during radiation therapy can help address changing nutritional needs during treatment.
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