Nutrition after Bone Marrow Transplant

Nutrition after Bone Marrow Transplant

Good nutrition is a very important part of your recovery. It helps your body resist infection and repair tissue damage caused by chemotherapy and/or radiation therapy.

Losing interest in food after a long illness is to be expected. Some of the side effects you might have experienced while in the hospital may continue even after you go home. These side effects may include nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, taste changes, and a sore or dry mouth. With these symptoms, it may be difficult for you to imagine eating high-calorie, nutrient-rich meals.

Source: http://my.clevelandclinic.org/services/bone_marrow_transplantation/hic_nutrition_after_bone_marrow_transplant.aspx

References
Diet Guidelines for Bone Marrow Transplant Patients. University Medical Center Arizona. www.umcarizona.org Accessed 2/23/2012
Healthy Eating. National Marrow Donor Program. marrow.org Accessed 3/8/2012
Managing Eating Difficulties. Blood & Marrow Transplant Information Network. www.bmtinfonet.org Accessed 2/23/2012

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