Recipes to Ease Side Effects During Cancer Treatment

What you eat can help you deal with side effects caused by cancer treatment. Try recipes from our ��TV�� Cancer Society cookbooks?that can help address everything from tummy troubles to taste changes.

Ease digestive problems
Make eating more comfortable
Get enough nutrition

To ease nausea

A glass of orange juice sits in front of a ginger root and a plate of sliced oranges and carrots against a blue background.

This drink combines carrot and ginger, while an orange adds sweetness. Cashews add creaminess to this beverage best made with a high-powered blender.

Two sliced pieces of biscotti lay on a white saucer next to a full mug of tea in front of a dish holding more biscotti slices.

This recipe makes a sweet and flavorful treat. Two types of ginger give the biscotti a double dose of stomach-smoothing properties.

A wooden spoon sticks out of a pot of minestrone seen from overhead.

This light vegetable soup highlights garden-fresh flavors with plenty of vegetables and legumes. Using edamame adds protein, fiber, and other nutrients.

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Chicken Congee

Lemon-Herb Tilapia Packets

Egg Drop Soup

To ease diarrhea and digestive upset

A spoon rests on a plate holding a bowl of chicken congee, made with chicken broth, shredded chicken, ginger, and rice.

This soft and soupy rice dish is lightly seasoned with ginger and soy sauce. Lime juice or fish sauce can be added for more flavor.

Seen from overhead, a small platter holds a piece of tilapia topped with lemon slices and wrapped in parchment paper.

This easy seafood dish features the delicate flavors of herbs and citrus. Baking the fish in packs contains its aromas for those sensitive to smells.

A stoneware bowl of egg drop soup rests on a stoneware plate on top of a folded pink cloth napkin.

Ribbons of gently cooked eggs give this broth-based soup a creamy consistency. Freshly grated ginger adds flavor to this simple soup.

A banana Dutch baby fills a round cooking pan with blue handles that rests on a woven cloth with striped edges.

This pancake-like dish can be made with cooked apples or peaches instead of bananas.

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Lemon-Ginger Biscotti

To ease constipation

A ladle lays next to a large bowl of chicken tagine made with carrots, prunes, and chickpeas.

This high-fiber dish features chicken thighs in a Moroccan-inspired spice blend. For added nutrients and fiber, serve it over quinoa or brown rice.

Slices of a loaf of date and fruit bread lay next to a dish of butter and a spreading knife on a green cloth.

This quick bread is a good source of fiber. Along with dates, the bread can be made with assorted dried fruits, like apricots, cranberries, or raisins.

Seen from overhead, a white bowl holds a compote made with figs and dried apples and dried apricots.

This dish of cooked dried fruit has no added processed sugar. It can be served for breakfast or dessert or as a topping for oatmeal or yogurt.

Seen from above, a white bowl holds farro made with chicken, portobello mushrooms, and spinach.

Made in a slow cooker, this dish has a texture similar to risotto. Fresh spinach and parmesan cheese add flavor to the dish.

Seen from above, an oval plate holds bananas, sliced longwise and topped with strawberries, pineapple, coconut, almonds, and pepitas.

This interpretation of the ice cream parlor dessert can serve as a small meal. It can be made with Greek yogurt, cottage cheese or a mix of the two.

Seen from above, a bowl of sweet and spicy mixed nuts sits on a pastel blue plate next to a sprig of rosemary.

Prepare these nuts as directed or make them a little spicier or a little sweeter. Store them in an airtight container or even freeze some for later.

Seen from above, a wooden spoon rests in a pot filled with a chickpea-sweet potato curry.

A coconut-curry sauce gives this a distinctive flavor. Using greens such as kale or Swiss chard can add even more flavor to this recipe.

A spoonful of pasta, cheese, and broccoli rests on a white plate next to a white casserole dish that holds broccoli macaroni and cheese.

This macaroni and cheese recipe delivers cheesy creaminess in every bite. The addition of chopped broccoli adds texture and vitamins.

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Carrot-Ginger Drink

Easy to swallow

A blue-gray bowl of creamy pastel green soup rests on a blue-gray plate on top of a tablecloth.

This creamy soup is well suited for people having trouble swallowing. It is also a soothing dish for those with sore or sensitive mouths.

Ribbons of gently cooked eggs give this broth-based soup a creamy consistency. Freshly grated ginger adds flavor to this simple soup.

Frozen pieces of dark pink cranberry granita sit in a glass in front of a gray background.

This frozen treat can help soothe the discomfort of a tender mouth. Use unsweetened cranberry juice to limit the amount of sugar in this recipe.

This soft and soupy rice dish is lightly seasoned with ginger and soy sauce. Lime juice or fish sauce can be added for more flavor.

For sore mouth and throat

A serving spoon rests on a rectangular baking dish that holds bread pudding made with butternut squash, mushrooms, and spinach.

This dish can be served as a vegetarian entree or as a side dish. To make a softer dish, use a bread with thinner crust instead of a heartier loaf.

Two glasses of white pudding sit next to two glasses of pink strawberry pudding on a table in front of a wood backdrop.

Divide this pudding into juice glasses for perfect portions. It��s a comforting treat with just a hint of sweetness.

Made in a slow cooker, this dish has a texture similar to risotto. Fresh spinach and parmesan cheese add flavor to the dish.

This pancake-like dish can be made with cooked apples or peaches instead of bananas.

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Egg Drop Soup

For weight gain

A sloppy joe made with ground turkey and quinoa sits on a white plate, with pickles on one side and greens on the other.

A mixture of ground turkey and quinoa makes the sloppy joe filling thicker than most. Plus, the quinoa adds fiber and protein to this dish.

This interpretation of the ice cream parlor dessert can serve as a small meal. It can be made with Greek yogurt, cottage cheese or a mix of the two.

Made in a slow cooker, this dish has a texture similar to risotto. Fresh spinach and parmesan cheese add flavor to the dish.

This high-fiber dish features chicken thighs in a Moroccan-inspired spice blend. For added nutrients and fiber, serve it over quinoa or brown rice.

This quick bread is a good source of fiber. Along with dates, the bread can be made with assorted dried fruits, like apricots, cranberries, or raisins.

This dish of cooked dried fruit has no added processed sugar. It can be served for breakfast or dessert or as a topping for oatmeal or yogurt.

This dish can be served as a vegetarian entree or as a side dish. To make a softer dish, use a bread with thinner crust instead of a heartier loaf.

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Fusilli with Chicken, Leek, and Lemon

For taste changes

A coconut-curry sauce gives this a distinctive flavor. Using greens such as kale or Swiss chard can add even more flavor to this recipe.

An orange bowl filled with a mix of fusilli and chicken sits on a gray plate next to a fork and a piece of a baguette.

Lemon juice brightens this chicken and pasta combo. The corkscrew pasta shape helps hold the flavor of the sauce.

Prepare these nuts as directed or make them a little spicier or a little sweeter. Store them in an airtight container or even freeze some for later.

This drink combines carrot and ginger, while an orange adds sweetness. Cashews add creaminess to this beverage best made with a high-powered blender.

This recipe makes a sweet and flavorful treat. Two types of ginger give the biscotti a double dose of stomach-smoothing properties.

This high-fiber dish features chicken thighs in a Moroccan-inspired spice blend. For added nutrients and fiber, serve it over quinoa or brown rice.

This easy seafood dish features the delicate flavors of herbs and citrus. Baking the fish in packs contains its aromas for those sensitive to smells.

This macaroni and cheese recipe delivers cheesy creaminess in every bite. The addition of chopped broccoli adds texture and vitamins.

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Fig, Apple and Apricot Compote

Bread Pudding with Butternut Squash, Mushrooms and Spinach

Farro ��Risotto�� with Chicken, Portobellos, and Spinach

Turkey-Quinoa Not-Too-Sloppy Joes

Breakfast ��Banana Split��

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