siliconindia | | May 20198BENEFITS OF DIETARY MODIFICATIONS & PHYSICAL EXERCISES IN PATIENTS WITH ASBESTOS-RELATED CANCERSBy Gregory A. Cade, Founder & Principal Attorney, Environmental Litigation Groupsbestos-related cancers de-velop as a result of pro-longed inhalation or inges-tion of tiny asbestos fibers. Often, the term `asbestos cancer' refers to mesotheli-oma, but other malignancies such as lung cancer, laryngeal cancer, and ovarian cancer are also linked to as-bestos exposure. A highly nutritious diet comprising of fats, proteins, carbohydrates, and plenty of water is important for cancer patients as it provides energy, helps maintain prop-er muscle mass, and supports the im-mune system. Diet and Nutrition for Mesothelioma PatientsThe most common problem of meso-thelioma patients is insufficient pro-tein and calorie intake. It is essential to get yourself a balanced and healthy diet that can help you feel better by fighting-off infection, managing can-cer treatment side effects, and facil-itating faster recovery. While it may be difficult for you to eat due to the effects of treatment, you will have to follow healthy eating guidelines and find the best mesothelioma diet that suits you. Increasing the protein portion of your plate and decreasing the whole grains a little, works well for most mesothelioma patients. Include starchy vegetables such as potatoes and sweet potatoes in place of salads, green vegetables, and other low-cal-orie foods. You may also add a high-protein, high-calorie liquid nu-trition supplement to your diet after consulting your doctor. Superfoods that Aid RecoveryCertain foods are rich in nutrients that support recovery following treat-ment and can be included in your diet. These foods are:· Omega-3 fatty acids: Abundant in fish, they help reduce harmful weight loss and control metastasis.· Fiber-rich foods: Fruits, vegetables such as potatoes, beans, and nuts help balance insulin levels and minimize the growth of cancer cells.· Spices: Basil, oregano, rosemary, mint, dill, and turmeric are known to have anti-inflammatory and anti- cancer properties.· Coenzyme Q: This nutrient pres-ent in lentils, soybeans, peanuts, Gregory holds a M.P.H. in Occupational Health, Safety & Industrial Hygiene from the University of Alabama, Birmingham, and specializes in the area of Environmental & Occupation Law. He uses the knowledge acquired during his Industrial Hygiene degree in handling injuries resulting from exposure to asbestos, benzene, creosote, coke emissions, dioxins, and other known toxicants.IN MY OPINIONAGregory A. Cade
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