Heart, kidneys & long-term care
Nutrition support during and after cancer treatment
Eating well can help you stay stronger through treatment. I work alongside your oncology team to manage appetite, weight and side effects — with food you can actually face.
at a glance
- Format
- Online, or in person in Mumbai
- First session
- Usually 45–60 minutes
- With
- Dt. Irika Goyal
Who this is for
- People going through chemotherapy, radiotherapy or surgery
- Caregivers who cook and worry about what to serve
- People rebuilding strength after treatment
What we can work on together
- Low appetite, taste changes, nausea and mouth sores
- Unintended weight and muscle loss
- Small, protein- and energy-rich meals and snacks
- Food safety when immunity is low
- 'Anti-cancer' diet claims and supplements you've heard about
The approach
How Irika approaches nutrition during cancer care
Strength comes first
Clinical nutrition guidelines recommend checking for malnutrition early and helping people meet their energy and protein needs. Restrictive diets without evidence can do harm during treatment.
Food that feels manageable
On hard days we aim for what you can eat — soft, cool, bland or small — and make it count.
Part of your team
I complement, never replace, your oncologist and hospital dietitian, and supplements are always checked with them because some can interact with treatment.
What happens next
Say hello on WhatsApp
A line about what you'd like help with is plenty. You'll get available times and current fees before anything is booked.
Your first consultation
Usually 45–60 minutes, online or in person in Mumbai. We go through your health, routine and goals.
Your personalised plan
Built around your food, your kitchen and your week — shared with you digitally.
Follow-ups that adjust
Shorter check-ins (20–30 minutes) to review progress and fine-tune the plan.
Questions
Common questions about nutrition during cancer care
Should I cut out sugar because it 'feeds' cancer?
All cells in the body use glucose, and cutting sugar doesn't starve a tumour. Overall diet quality matters, but very restrictive eating during treatment risks losing weight and strength.
Can I take supplements or herbal remedies?
Please check with your oncologist first. Some supplements and herbs can interact with chemotherapy or radiotherapy.
Do you replace my hospital dietitian?
No. I work alongside your hospital team and can help with day-to-day meals at home.
Sources & further reading
Guidance on this page draws on the following. Links open external websites.
- 1.ESPEN guidelines on nutrition in cancer patients — Clinical Nutrition, 2017
- 2.World Cancer Research Fund — WCRF International
Keep exploring
ready when you are
Let's find an approach that works for your real life.
Send a message on WhatsApp with a line about your goals. You'll hear back with available times and current fees — no pressure, no obligation.
Prefer email? health.e.living23@gmail.com