Nutrition in Cancer Care (Patient) (cont.)IN THIS ARTICLE
Food and Drug InteractionsSome foods do not mix safely with certain drugs. Cancer patients may be treated with a number of drugs. Taking certain foods and drugs together may decrease or change how well the drugs work or cause life-threatening side effects. The following table lists some of the food and drug interactions that may occur with certain anticancer drugs: Drug-Food Interactions
Talk with your doctor about possible food and drug interactions. Some herbal supplements do not mix safely with certain drugs or foods. Taking some herbal supplements with certain foods and drugs may change how well cancer treatment works or cause life-threatening side effects. Talk with your doctor about how herbal supplements may affect your cancer treatment.  eMedicineHealth Public Information from the National Cancer Institute
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