{
  "id": 8535749,
  "title": "Proper Nutrition Helps Cancer Patients Cope With Treatment, Experts Say In Indore",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/proper-nutrition-helps-cancer-patients-cope-with-treatment-experts",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-09-19T21:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/indore/proper-nutrition-helps-cancer-patients-cope-with-treatment-experts-say-in-indore"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Indore (Madhya Pradesh): Nutritionists are emphasizing the vital role that proper nutrition plays in aiding cancer patients during treatment and recovery, according to a workshop held in Indore. The event, organized by the Indian Dietetic Association's Madhya Pradesh Chapter in collaboration with IAPEN, brought together experts from the field of oncology and dietetics.\n\nDr Preeti Shukla, secretary of IDA MP Chapter, highlighted the impact of chemotherapy and radiation on patients, noting that these treatments often result in weight loss and weakness. She emphasized the critical need for nutritional support in these cases, urging oncologists to educate their patients about appropriate diets.\n\nYT Shivshanker, a representative from Tata Memorial Hospital, spoke about glycemic toxicity and the importance of controlling blood sugar levels. He stressed the need to balance glucose intake to prevent complications and support overall health.\n\nDietitians Dr Priya Chitale and Dr Priyanka Chauhan presented dietary interventions tailored to address specific challenges faced by cancer patients. These included managing ulcers, alleviating swallowing difficulties, combating appetite loss, and treating cancer cachexia, a condition characterized by severe muscle loss and wasting.\n\nThe workshop underscored that proper nutrition is not just a supportive measure but a crucial component of cancer care, helping patients cope better with treatment and improve their chances of recovery.",
  "summary": "Indore (Madhya Pradesh): Proper nutrition plays a crucial role in helping cancer patients cope with treatment and recover, experts said at an 'Onco-Nutrition: Advances and Interventions' workshop organised by the Indian Dietetic Association's Madhya Pradesh Chapter in association with IAPEN. Dr Preeti Shukla, secretary of IDA MP Chapter, said chemotherapy and radiation often cause weight loss and…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}