FAQs

All the condiments such as coriander, sesame oil, pepper, shall not arepersonal preference. No contraindications on taking them during treatment orpost surgery. Do not need to worry if you cooked your food with sesame oil(or any oil) because it actually helps to contribute calories to your daily intake.

There are many “recommended diets” or dietary practices on the Internet,such as the ketogenic diet, Atkins diet, Alkaline diet, and intermittent fasting.Some diets are “recommended” for weight loss or blood sugar control.However, it is not recommended for cancer patients to engage in any dietaryplan without consulting with a dietitian. These diets often lack specific foodgroups

Generally, there’s no specific diet plan just for cancer survivors. It will be abalanced diet with complete nutrition and good physical activity. However,dietary adjustments can be made based on different conditions which requirefurther assessment and intervention by a dietitian.

Added sugar should be limited to 10% of total daily energy intake as excessivesugar leads to weight gain and possible other non-communicable diseasessuch as diabetes. Hence, it should be enjoyed in a controllable amount.

Unauthorized supplements are generally not recommended, especially forpatients undergoing active chemotherapy treatment. Micronutrientsupplements such as multivitamins and minerals are only recommendedbased on the patient’s needs and condition. Patients are advised to discusswith an oncologist before any commencement of traditional medicine

Protein intake is generally important for preserving muscle mass, as musclewasting is one of the undesirable side effects of chemotherapy. Musclewasting leads to poor quality of life and increases the risk of falling. One handsize of protein is recommended per meal, 2-3 meals per day.

Under the Malaysian Dietary Guideline, two servings of fruits and threeservings of vegetables are recommended daily to meet the requirements ofmicronutrients (minerals and vitamins). However, patients with a stomashould seek more detailed advice from a dietitian regarding therecommended servings.

Xeloda is commonly known for its negative effects, such as causing nauseaand vomiting, which leads to impairing adequate oral intake. A similarapproach to managing nausea includes consuming small, frequent meals andavoiding foods high in fat and strong in odour. Patients are also recommendedto separate solid and fluid intake.