Chemo Care

Chemocare.com is a comprehensive resource for cancer patients and their caregivers that provides chemotherapy drug and side effect information, cancer wellness information, and links to additional reliable resources and organizations. All information provided on this website is created and reviewed by a multidisciplinary team at Cleveland Clinic or is referenced from reliable community resources. We are the Cancer Answer Line, and we're here to help you find the information and support you're looking for. Our friendly staff of Advanced Practice Nurses and Coordinators have years of experience in addressing the cancer-related concerns of patients, non-patients, caregivers, and even physicians. Chemo Care provides information about chemotherapy and immunotherapy, focusing on how these treatments mobilize the body's immune system to fight cancer. They offer resources for patients, including educational materials, support services, and information on clinical trials. Good nutrition is very important during cancer treatment. Eating well during treatment can improve the effectiveness of your cancer treatments, which can lead to better outcomes. Malnutrition, a condition that occurs when the body lacks nutrients, is a common problem in cancer patients. Malnutrition can occur in people of any weight status (underweight, healthy weight, and overweight). Malnutrition can lead to poor outcomes and treatment delays. To help protect against malnutrition, eat at least three meals each day, plus snacks. Be sure to include all food groups. Include protein foods at each meal. Examples of protein foods are chicken, turkey, fish, eggs, Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, beans/lentils, nuts, seeds, tofu, and milk. In addition, you will need to drink lots of fluid each day (at least 80-100 oz. per day) in order to stay hydrated. Water is usually the best fluid to drink.