There is not a wholly approved diet to effectively treat myelofibrosis; however, there are nutritional strategies that you can follow to address common symptoms reported by myelofibrosis patients and help you reduce the cancer complications and symptom burden that comes with it.
Keep in mind that during treatment for myelofibrosis, some people find it challenging to nourish appropriately, but there are some recommendations that you can consider to ease this process. We understand that sometimes, the last thing you want to do is have a meal due to the symptoms you may have. However, obtaining abundant nutrients is vital in the recovery process.
Having a nutritional strategy will help you keep track of your treatment progress. You can start practicing these nine strategies designed to help you feel better.
Having myelofibrosis means that the bone marrow may not have enough space to produce blood cells, so you may experience anemia, low white blood cell count, or low platelets, which may affect the ability of your body to defend itself; this is called the immune system, and it’s run by white blood cells.
When your immune system is weaker, there are some foods that you can avoid so you don’t suffer the risk of infection or worsen your symptoms. These foods to avoid include:
Anemia is prevalent in myelofibrosis patients. If you have anemia, you may experience fatigue and weakness. Nutritional deficiencies such as iron, folic acid, and vitamin B-12 can also produce anemia. If you experience anemia or want to prevent it, you can include some of the foods on this list in your daily meals:
Lifestyle changes added to medications and other treatments can have a great impact on your cancer journey. Having proper nutrition may be challenging at first, but remember that we not only eat to help fight back cancer, but we also eat to nourish our bodies.
If you want to document your myelofibrosis journey, be a part of a community, receive updates, and contribute to research, you can get free access to all of our resources by creating a HealthTree Cure Hub account.
There is not a wholly approved diet to effectively treat myelofibrosis; however, there are nutritional strategies that you can follow to address common symptoms reported by myelofibrosis patients and help you reduce the cancer complications and symptom burden that comes with it.
Keep in mind that during treatment for myelofibrosis, some people find it challenging to nourish appropriately, but there are some recommendations that you can consider to ease this process. We understand that sometimes, the last thing you want to do is have a meal due to the symptoms you may have. However, obtaining abundant nutrients is vital in the recovery process.
Having a nutritional strategy will help you keep track of your treatment progress. You can start practicing these nine strategies designed to help you feel better.
Having myelofibrosis means that the bone marrow may not have enough space to produce blood cells, so you may experience anemia, low white blood cell count, or low platelets, which may affect the ability of your body to defend itself; this is called the immune system, and it’s run by white blood cells.
When your immune system is weaker, there are some foods that you can avoid so you don’t suffer the risk of infection or worsen your symptoms. These foods to avoid include:
Anemia is prevalent in myelofibrosis patients. If you have anemia, you may experience fatigue and weakness. Nutritional deficiencies such as iron, folic acid, and vitamin B-12 can also produce anemia. If you experience anemia or want to prevent it, you can include some of the foods on this list in your daily meals:
Lifestyle changes added to medications and other treatments can have a great impact on your cancer journey. Having proper nutrition may be challenging at first, but remember that we not only eat to help fight back cancer, but we also eat to nourish our bodies.
If you want to document your myelofibrosis journey, be a part of a community, receive updates, and contribute to research, you can get free access to all of our resources by creating a HealthTree Cure Hub account.
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Jimena Vicencio
Jimena is an International Medical Graduate and a member of the HealthTree Writing team. She has a passion for languages and is currently learning Japanese. In her free time, she loves playing with her cats. Jimena is also pursuing a bachelor's degree in journalism.
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