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Cancer
National Cancer InstituteDHHS. NIH. National Cancer Institute.
Read about cancer prevention, diagnosis, treatment, statistics, research, clinical trials, and news, as well as links to other NCI websites. Nutrition Fact Sheets include:
Nutrition in Cancer Care (PDQ)DHHS. NIH. National Cancer Institute.
Find information, suggestions and resources to help with nutrition-related side effects of cancer and its treatments. Also in Spanish.
Eating Hints: Before, During, and After Cancer TreatmentDHHS. NIH. National Cancer Institute.
You can use this booklet before, during, and after cancer treatment. It covers common types of eating problems and ways you can manage them. Also in PDF |6.6 MB .
Obesity and Cancer: Questions and AnswersDHHS. NIH. National Cancer Institute.
Learn about the relationship between obesity and risk for some cancers.
Artificial Sweeteners and Cancer: Questions and AnswersDHHS. NIH. National Cancer Institute.
Learn about artificial sweeteners, their regulation, and relationship to cancer.
MedlinePlus: CancerDHHS. NIH. National Library of Medicine.
Find the latest news and research on cancer, including those nutrition-related. Also in Spanish.
MedlinePlus: Living with CancerDHHS. NIH. National Library of Medicine.
Find research and resources to help those living with cancer. Also in Spanish.
MedlinePlus: Cancer Alternative TherapiesDHHS. NIH. National Library of Medicine.
Get the latest news and research on alternative cancer therapies, including those nutrition-related. Also in Spanish.
Vitamin, Mineral, and Multivitamin Supplements to Prevent Cardiovascular Disease and Cancer: Consumer Guide (PDF | 276KB)U.S. Preventive Services Task Force
Read the final recommendation statement on Vitamin, Mineral, and Multivitamin Supplements for the Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease and Cancer, issued by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. This statement applies to healthy adults who have no known nutritional deficiencies.
Complementary and Alternative MedicineDHHS. NIH. National Cancer Institute.
Get answers to your questions on complementary and alternative medicine and cancer. Also see Thinking About Alternative and Complementary Medicine, a booklet for people who want to try additional methods to help them cope with side effects during cancer treatment, or to deal with stress and other discomforts.
Food Safety for People with CancerUSDA. Food Safety and Inspection Service and HHS. Food and Drug Administration.
Food safety is especially important for people with cancer. Read more.
Questions and Answers About Coenzyme Q10DHHS. NIH. National Cancer Institute.
Answers questions about the background, history, and uses of Coenzyme Q10.