Expert advice from our dietitian

In this section, Dr. Francesco Anichini, dietician at the Medical Oncology and Immunotherapy Unit of the University Hospital of Siena, describes the key principles of healthy eating for cancer patients. It is essential that people who are receiving treatment for cancer follow the right diet and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Eating properly helps the body manage the problems caused by the disease and the adverse effects of cancer therapies.

Diet and nutrition for cancer patients

An appropriate diet and a healthy lifestyle are crucial for people who are receiving cancer treatment; eating the right food helps the patient endure the symptoms of the disease and the side effects of therapy.

Eating and cancer: answers to frequently asked questions

A selection of the questions most frequently asked by patients on this important topic and exhaustive answers by our expert nutritionist, Dr. Francesco Anichini.