Revised:  April 08

If you are seeking additional information on nutrition and cancer, the following books may be helpful. Please note, these books are not affiliated with the BC Cancer Agency and inclusion on this list does not imply endorsement, recommendation or approval by the BC Cancer Agency.  These books are for information purposes only and have not been evaluated by the BC Cancer Agency, Oncology Nutrition.

Eating right for life: prostate cancer nutrition and you.
Trachtenberg J, et al. Montreal, Quebec. Parkhust: 2000.
WJ752 E14 2000

This booklet talks about the main dietary issues for men with prostate cancer. It goes over the benefits and adverse effects of some alternative therapies, side effects of conventional treatments, the controversial issue of using antioxidants during radiation therapy, and appropriate use of supplements. There are also many easy-to-follow recipes that help readers make nutritious meals for a family.



What to eat when you don't feel like eating.
Haller J. Hantsport, N.S. Lancelot Press Ltd: 2002.
QZ266 H185 2002

Written by a chef, this book contains ideas for quick meals suitable for cancer patients who have poor appetite. It provides basic information on nutrition and cancer, and ends with some tips to healthy eating. It is suitable for cancer patients and their caregivers.



The ABC's of nutrition and supplements for prostate cancer: realistic approaches to the treatment of prostate cancer through common sense nutrition and supplements.
Moyad MA. Chelsea, Mi. Sleeping Bear Press: 2000.
WJ752 M938 2000

The book talks about functions, food sources, and roles in prostate cancer of various nutrients. It also discusses the potential benefits and risks of using certain alternative therapies and popular health products (such as supplements, soy, tea and garlic) based on results from research studies. The last section of the book has suggestions of lifestyle changes that may help prevent primary or recurrence of prostate cancer.




The clinical guide to oncology nutrition.
McCallum PD, et al. Chicago, Ill. American Dietetic Association: 2000.
QZ266 C641 2000

Produced by dietitians specializing in oncology nutrition, this book is an excellent practice resource for health professionals working with adult or pediatric cancer patients. It provides detailed information on nutrition and cancer prevention, nutrition assessment, nutrient requirements, nutrition implications of cancer treatments, use of nutrition support, nutrition in palliative care, and nutrition during cancer recovery. Its appendices discuss ways to manage nutrition-related symptoms, common supportive drug therapies, and resources available for professionals and patients.



Nutrition in the prevention and treatment of disease.
Coulston AM, et al. San Diego, Ca. Academic Press: 2001.
WB400 N976 2001

This is a textbook-type resource suitable for health professionals and those who are interested in evidence-based information on nutrition in various disease states. The main sections are "examining the relationship between diet, nutrition, and disease," "nutrition intervention," "genetic influence on nutritional health," "supplements and food replacements," and "disease-specific intervention: prevention and treatment." The book focuses on cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, obesity, gastrointestinal diseases, renal disease, Parkinson's disease, osteoporosis, eating disorders, food allergy, cystic fibrosis, osteomalacia, and immunodeficiency syndromes.




Eating your way to better health: the Prostate Forum nutrition guide.
Myers CE, et al. Charlottesville, Va. Rivanna Health Publications, Inc. 2000.
WJ752 M996 2000

The book provides brief discussions on how different dietary factors (e.g. fat, soy and wine) associate with the development of prostate cancer. Some of the other topics being covered in the book include shopping lists, cooking tips, over 100 easy-to-do recipes.



Recipes for health: cancer: over 100 recipes for coping with cancer during and after treatment.
Shaw C, et al. San Francisco, Ca. Thorsons Publishing Group: 1995.
QZ266 S534r 1995

Written by dietitians, this book provides overviews of how diet links with cancer, what to eat when having treatment-related symptoms (e.g. loss of appetite and taste change), and pros and cons of some complementary diet therapies (e.g. macrobiotic diet). There are also more than 100 recipes for healthy eating and for those with eating difficulties. The book ends with contact information of cancer associations over the world and a list of suggested readings.

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