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Cancer Care Nutrition and Exercise
Cancer Care Nutrition and Exercise
Cancer can affect your body’s ability to utilize nutrients. During your treatment, it is essential that you maintain good nutrition to assist your body with the healing process. The registered dietitians at the Parkland Center for Oncology & Hematology translate the science of nutrition into food you can eat. They are your nutrition experts, assisting you with obtaining the optimum results from your treatment.
Exercise Resources
An important supplement to your treatment, exercising on a regular basis has shown to decrease the side effects of chemotherapy. Individual counseling and classes are geared to your level of fitness.
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