For patients undergoing cancer treatments, what is encouraged?

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Nutritional tips for patients undergoing cancer treatments include:
• Eat a soft, bland diet.
• Eat 6 to 8 small meals a day instead of 3 meals. Attempt to eat high-calorie, high-protein snacks.
• Take only sips of liquids during meals. Drink most of the liquids between meals.
• With mouth dryness and sores: limit caffeine and alcohol; keep mouth clean using water or a mild mouth rinse; avoid tart, acidic, or salty foods; eat lukewarm, cold, soft, and creamy foods; and use anesthetic rinses prior to eating.

For Patients Undergoing Cancer Treatments, What Is Encouraged