Nutrition in Cancer Care by the Cancer Treatment Centers of America

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Good nutrition is essential to keep you strong—to increase the chance that your

cancer treatment goes uninterrupted. Your body needs more " fuel " than normal

during this time, because it needs to repair from the effects of cancer

treatments, such as surgery, radiation therapy and/or chemotherapy. If you are

unable to consume the fuel you need, your body will soon draw upon what it has

stored—fat and protein. When your body uses stored protein, malnutrition and

impaired functioning of your immune system may result.

The Nutrition Metabolic Support Department at Cancer Treatment Centers of

America (CTCA) aims to keep you strong and nutritionally balanced so your cancer

treatment is not interrupted. The department is led by licensed and registered

dietitians who provide expert care for you through comprehensive nutrition

assessment, education and supplementation—with an emphasis on proactive

nutrition intervention. Our goal for you is to prevent malnutrition, reduce side

effects, promote positive healthy eating habits, and enhance your overall

well-being and quality of life. Cyndi B

To read the full article from Cancer Treatment Centers of America:

http://www.cancercenter.com/complementary-alternative-medicine/nutritional-thera\

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Nutrients Your Body Systems Supported and Promoted*

Red wine proanthocyanidins Cardiovascular

Blueberry Urinary tract and immune

Garlic Digestive and immune

Green tea extract Immune

Sprouted barley juice Cardiovascular/heart

Wheat grass juice Immune and anti-aging

Broccoli Prostate and immune

Cauliflower Circulation and immune

Spirulina Nervous and tissue

Chlorella Cardiovascular and immune

Green papaya extract Digestive and skin

Beet extract Immune

Apple pectin Immune and lungs

Bromelain Respiratory and digestive

Rose hips Skeletal

Lemon bioflavonoids Immune

Rutin Circulatory and immune

Hesperidin Vascular and immune

And it doesn't stop there...

There's an additional 700 mg of a proprietary vegetable and fruit base, further

promoting your optimal health, including:

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Kale -- provides healthy prostate support*

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Spinach -- helps support your cardiovascular and immune systems*

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Carrot -- assists optimal vision and cholesterol level*

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Radish -- supports your digestive, respiratory, and nervous systems*

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Celery -- provides you with skeletal and nervous system support*

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Apricot -- promotes your respiratory and immune systems*

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Blackberry -- helps support your digestive and immune systems*

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Cranberry -- supports your urinary tract and cardiovascular system*

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Grape -- promotes healthy circulation and cholesterol level*

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Pineapple -- provides healthy respiratory and digestive support*

Always ask for the advice of a Dr. of Oncology that does biomedical

intervention.