A 31-year-old member asked:

What type of foods are best for your immune system while im going through chemo?

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Dr. Sewa Leghaanswered

Medical Oncology 51 years experience

Fruits/veggies: Eat healthy which means low fat diet but it should be well balanced between carbs and proteins.

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