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Low blood counts may occur as a
side effect of your cancer treatment. Although a special diet cannot prevent
this side effect from occurring, it is important to give your body the
nutrients it needs to speed your recovery.
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Iron from animal food such as
meat, fish and poultry is better absorbed than iron from plant food sources. To
improve absorption of iron from these plant foods, include A vitamin C-rich
food, like orange, red pepper or tomato
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Food safety is important during
and after cancer treatments. The immune system is often weakened by cancer
treatments making the body more susceptible to foodborne illnesses.