My father in law has cancer, what can and shouldn't he eat?

Hello,

My father in law had mouth cancer and went through Chemo and surgery. Luckily the cancer is gone but I just wanted to ask what he can and shouldn't eat. I've been told meat is bad for cancer patients but I have no idea as I don't have any medical knowledge. I'd really appreciate if someone could educate me about a cancer diet plan. 

Many thanks, Nick 

  • A personal point of view that has no scientific merit - 

    Cancer and its treatments causes many people to have either a restricted diet or an inability to eat some or all foods due to changes in taste or lack of appetite.

    I, for example am not only on a restricted diet due to stomas but I have a lack of appetite and an inability to eat stuff that I previously liked. I eat mostly chicken soup, though I've recently introduced minestrone. I try the occasional meal of fish with potatoes and cheese sauce an that's about it. Liver I can eat in small amounts. Oh and sweet stuff - jam roly-poly, rice pudding, ice cream.

    My opinion then, after all that, eat what you want when you want. A caveat would be certain juices can affect medication, such as cranberry, grapefruit.

    But cancer's enough without restricting stuff you might like.

     

    Regards

    Taff