**A continuation of our series on breast cancer and nutrition. Research studies show that organic foods do not contain any more nutrients than non-organic foods, says Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center nutritionist Mary Eve Brown. But you may want to choose organic foods for other reasons, such as avoiding antibiotics, hormones or pesticide residues in your […]

**A continuation of our series on breast cancer and nutrition. Many breast cancer patients assume they will need to take supplements to boost their nutrition during treatment, says Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center nutritionist Mary Eve Brown, and many people think that adding nutritional supplements to their diet will reduce their chances of getting cancer. However, […]

**A continuation of our series on breast cancer and nutrition. Creating a prevention diet is an important part of your transition from breast cancer treatment to an after-therapy life, says Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center nutritionist Mary Eve Brown.  She notes five hallmarks of a smart prevention diet:  Unprocessed, plant-based foods High-fiber foods with whole grains, […]

**A continuation of our series on breast cancer and nutrition. If weight loss is among your side effects during breast cancer treatment, you can use good nutrition principles to create a plan to manage your weight loss, says Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center nutritionist Mary Eve Brown.  Weight loss can occur due to the tumor itself, […]

**A continuation of our series on breast cancer and nutrition. Constipation’s another breast cancer treatment side effect that most people don’t want to discuss. Some chemotherapy drugs can result in constipation, particularly the anti-nausea treatments. But Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center nutritionist Mary Eve Brown has useful ways to cope with constipation, using smart nutrition tactics:  […]

**A continuation of our series on breast cancer and nutrition. You may not want to think about diarrhea as a side effect of your breast cancer treatment, but Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center nutritionist Mary Eve Brown recommends you get ahead of it with a management game plan include these steps:  Plan to eat foods that […]

This is Part Two of a series on nutrition for breast cancer patients. Nutrition is a vital component of your breast cancer treatment, says Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center nutritionist Mary Eve Brown. “Nutrition helps you maintain your weight and your strength during treatment,” she says. Brown recommends partnering with a registered dietitian to manage your […]