Proper Nutrition During Bone Cancer Treatment
It is important to eat well during and after
bone cancer treatment, because eating well may help patients feel better and have more energy. However, eating well can be hard, especially during or soon after bone cancer treatment. Side effects of bone cancer treatment can cause poor appetite, nausea, vomiting,
diarrhea, and food to taste differently. A registered dietitian can suggest ways to deal with these problems.
Clinical Trials of New Bone Cancer Treatment
Before starting bone cancer treatment, patients may want to consider taking part in a bone cancer clinical trial. A treatment clinical trial is a
bone cancer research study that is meant to help improve current treatments or obtain information on new treatments for patients with bone cancer. When clinical trials show that a new bone cancer treatment is better than the standard treatment, the new bone cancer treatment may become the standard treatment.
Followup Care After Bone Cancer Treatment
Followup care after treatment for bone cancer is important. Even when there are no longer any signs of cancer, the disease can return if there are undetected cancer cells that remain somewhere in the body after treatment. During follow-up care for bone cancer treatment, your doctor will monitor your recovery and check for recurrence of the cancer. Checkups help ensure that any changes in your health are noted and treated if needed. Between scheduled visits, you should contact your doctor if you have any health problems.
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