Eating Well Through Cancer: Easy Recipes & Recommendations During & After Treatment Reviews

• Be careful with this approach

  
  By A17YRHRY6UCP29 on 2004-09-02
  If you subscribe to the view that cancer diets should focus on low fat, low sugar, and food that maintains low blood glucose levels this is a book to avoid. Receipes frequently used all purpose flour, refined sugar, powdered sugar, white potatoes, and margarine. People who have read and accept the principles in "What To Eat If You Have Cancer" will find this cookbook difficult to use without careful receipe selection and ingredient substitution.
  
  

• Bravo! Fills a unique need perfectly.

  
  By A1T6PXM2M3N84A on 2002-10-07
  A durable hardcover book with spiral binding completely inside so there is no problem with food getting inside the spirals or the book not lying flat, "Eating Well Through Cancer" is a top level cookbook. When someone goes through chemotherapy many changes take place within their body. For many they become nauseous after treatment, experience lowered white blood cell counts, diarrhea, constipation or other side effects. The recipes in this book are specifically designed to help with these and other problems.

  Recipes are organized by symptom (diarrhea, sore mouth, etc.) and by treatment stage (day of treatment, post treatment). Each one that I tried was easy to prepare and absolutely delicious. There is definitely no sacrifice of taste for the sake of nutrition in these recipes.

  The author answers questions such as "What should I eat prior to treatment?", or "Is there a certain time of day that is better for eating?" and similar concerns of the cancer patient. The final chapters include changing eating habits to a healthier style post treatment or prior to having problems.

  Whether you are undergoing treatment or just want to eat healthier as a preventative measure, this book has it all. With cancer being as prevalent as it is today, even if you don't know someone with cancer sooner or later you will. When they return home after a treatment and you want to help by taking something over for dinner you will be glad you have this book. It belongs on the bookshelf of everyone who loves to cook for others.
  
  

• Great for everyone

  
  By A1XMRACVV3ITFP on 2001-04-04
  I originally bought this book because my father had cancer. However, the food was so good and the recipes so easy that I use it for my entire family. I am not a very good cook but with this book my kids actually are eating my dinners. This is a great book; you can't go wrong. It really is for everyone and I use it for everyday cooking.
  
  

• This book concerns me

  
  By AUZKAX5H2QANQ on 2007-05-11
  This book has numerous tasty recipes that everyone in the family can enjoy. The book is also nicely organized with a chart that summarizes which recipes are particularly good for specific side efects of cancer & cancer treatment.
  
  On the negative side, and this was a big negative for me personally, if you are trying to follow an anti-cancer diet that avoids sugar, processed flours, and other ingredients that many believe are at least questionable if not outright harmful for a cancer patient, then this is not the book for you. Many of these recipes include the use of table sugar & other processed sweeteners, processed grains, and higher amounts of animal protein than are usually recommended for cancer patients (or for anyone, for that matter). The author even recommends adding extra sugar to some recipes to make them taste better.
  
  I understand firsthand that some, perhaps many, cancer patients' palates change during treatment. When combined with nausea or other side effects, it can be difficult to find any foods that are appealing. At times, simply getting the patient to eat *anything* in order to get some calories must take precedence over ensuring that those meals are truly healthy. If this is the situation you are facing, then this book might provide you with some tasty options. But I believe it is irresponsible for the author to provide recipes and food suggestions that at best are not truly healthy and at worst could feed a patient's cancer.
  
  Instead I recommend "Nature's Cancer-Fighting Foods" as a source of sound nutritional advice (for anyone, not just cancer patients) and simple, health-promoting, and appealing recipes.
  
  
  

• life-changing

  
  By on 2001-04-09
  I have only owned this book for a few days, but as a cancer patient, I have found it extremely useful. I'm sure all cancer patients agree that the side effects from the chemo are the worse part of suffering from cancer. However, using these simple recipes, the pain has actually become bearable. I am not expecting anything miraculous. Its just nice to know that I can live my life, eating well, with less pain. Thank You
  
  
• Food is a medicine for the body as well as for the spirit
  By A14OJS0VWMOSWO on 2002-06-06
  Maintaining an adequate caloric intake for cancer patients is always problematic. Food is a medicine for the body as well as for the spirit. A truly impressive specialty cookbook, Eating Well Through Cancer offers more than two hundred recipes designed to ease the side effects of chemotherapy. Enhanced with menus, caregiver ideas, nutritional analysis, diabetic exchanges, culinary medical tips, food lists, and post treatment recipes, Eating Well Through Cancer should be a part of every family's cookbook shelf where a loved one is fighting against cancer both during and after treatment.
  
  
• Fabulous and "A Must Have" Just what the Dr. Ordered
  By A5IJ5JFMM2POQ on 2003-02-23
  I recently purchased this book for my dad. The side effects of cancer are so grueling. This book is organized for quick access in the first few pages with all of the recipes categorized by symptom or side effects a person may be having. Also gives great menu ideas. It gives clear advice on what to do to use food as a FUEL for the FIRE to FIGHT the cancer. Very organized, sprial bound, easy to read and the recipes are great. I would recommend this book to ANYONE going through cancer. Also great for the caregiver to know too.
  
  
• A great cookbook for everyone!
  By A1NLUPHY7TB5XW on 2004-12-30
  I originally bought this book because my father had cancer and I am not the best cook. However, I use it all the time now for my entire family. They love the recipes and they are quick and easy to prepare.
  
  I just gave the book to a friend whose mother was diagnosed with cancer but I told her she can use it for the whole family. My friend really appreciated the cookbook and it was a nice thing to give someone whose family member has cancer.
  
  Overall, it's a great feel-good type of book. Just like my new beverage of choice called s o y f e e. It's made from soybeans that you brew just like coffee. Caffeine-free, you'll find it at www. S oycoffee.com. It is great! You can't go wrong.
  
  
• Great book for both patient and caregiver
  By A1RYUWGYEH97AT on 2007-07-04
  I received this book as a gift a number of years ago when my husband was fighting cancer. Like all cancer patients he had little appetite and lots of side effects from his chemo. The recipes are great to help with the various problems encountered by cancer patients at any time during the treatment. I also found the section for caregivers to be really helpful for myself. Not only is nutrition important for the patient but the caregiver also and this book provided great food and good tips also. Now, I give this book as a gift to those I know how are dealing with cancer themselves or a loved ont.
  
  
  
• Eating Well Through Cancer: Easy Receiped & Recommendations During & After Treatment
  By A27ESJSSXJSYH0 on 2007-04-02
  This is a great book. Se[arates what to eat by the side effects. Easy receipes for either the patient or their family to prepare.
  
  
• Great Book!
  By A3GTSFTHKS1SJY on 2007-04-06
  This is a great book. I bought it for my mom, and she has found it to be very informative beyond just recipes. I'd recommend it to anyone facing the unknown of cancer.
  
  
• Eating Well Through Cancer
  By A3D5KMH1E1XUEZ on 2007-03-24
  Insight and dietary information came into good use at a difficult time.
  
  
• Great food ideas
  By A3DKXBUHV8KOBN on 2007-09-10
  I oftentimes recommend this book to my patients that are at a loss for what they need/should be eating during treatment. It takes a lot of the guess work out of what to cook. A great gift for friends and family members who don't know what else to do when a loved one is diagnosed, buy this book and prepare a healthy meal.
  
  Extensive cancer treatments can be devastating to the entire system, so eating healthy foods can help to combat even the worst of chemical side effects.
  
  Well-written, easy to read, and chock full of info.
  
  
  
• Great recipes
  By A3035HQD6QK6QY on 2008-02-24
  Easy, fast, flavorful, and nutrition-packed recipes. Very handy, and I have used several. Especially the soup ones.
  
  
• Eating Well Through Cancer
  By A3R53CC31MTP45 on 2008-09-15
  This is a fabulous help for caregivers. The "what to eat during which part of the cycle" was such a GREAT help for me. It lays everything out in an easy to understand manner and during this tough time it's hard to figure things out, especially for someone you love so much. The book is a great outline on what to do next--at least in the area of food. I love the book and reccommend it highly! It's comforting.
  
  

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