Nutritional Considerations to Help Support the Immune System - During and Beyond Cancer Treatment
Explore the intricate relationship between nutrition, cancer treatment, and the immune system in this comprehensive 1-hour 25-minute lecture from Stanford University. Delve into the immune system's role in cancer detection and control, examine treatment-induced changes, and investigate research on foods with potential immune-enhancing properties. Learn about modifiable lifestyle factors influencing immune health, survivorship nutrition fundamentals, and risk reduction strategies. Discover the impact of various diets on inflammation and cancer, including fast food, Mediterranean, and macrobiotic diets. Gain insights into protein requirements and sources for cancer patients, and understand the American Institute for Cancer Research guidelines for cancer survivors. Stanford dietitians Astrid Shapiro and Helen Halley provide expert knowledge on supporting the immune system through nutrition during and after cancer treatment.