Healthy eating and cancer

Booklet
Published: 01 Aug 2020
Next review: 01 Aug 2023
Edition: 4

This booklet is for people living with cancer or after cancer who want to know more about a healthy diet. It explains why diet is important and has tips on how to eat well and keep to a healthy weight. It also answers some common questions about diet and cancer.


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Published: 01 Aug 2020
Next review: 01 Aug 2023
Edition: 4

This booklet is for people living with cancer or after cancer who want to know more about a healthy diet. It explains why diet is important and has tips on how to eat well and keep to a healthy weight. It also answers some common questions about diet and cancer.


About this booklet

Many people want to make positive changes to their lives when they have been diagnosed with cancer. Taking steps to live a healthier lifestyle is often a major part of these changes. This booklet is for people living with or after cancer who want to know more about a healthy diet. It explains why diet is important and has tips on how to eat well and keep to a healthy weight. It also looks at some commonly asked questions about diet and cancer.

 

Visit our online information on healthy eating and cancer.


We want everyone affected by cancer to feel our information is written for them. To do this we use plain English and we try to make it accessible and relevant to the widest range of people. Read more about how we produce our information.

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How we can help

Macmillan Support Line
The Macmillan Support Line is a free and confidential phone service for people living and affected by cancer. If you need to talk, we'll listen. 

 

Financial guidance
Financial issues can cause worry when someone becomes ill. You may be able to claim benefits to help you in your situation. You may also be able to get financial assistance from other organisations.
Welfare rights advice and tools

There are lots of benefits that could help you after a cancer diagnosis, but the system can be confusing. Our Welfare Rights Advisors are here to help.