Chemotherapy Guide: Side Effects, Ports & Safety

Chemotherapy affects multiple systems, including respiratory and urinary functions. Understanding chemo port insertion, safety precautions, and dietary restrictions is essential for patients undergoing modern cancer treatment.

Foods to Avoid During Chemotherapy

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Sarah Davis

Chemotherapy is a cancer treatment given in hospitals nationwide. Though it’s very effective for destroying cancer cells, the side effects are numerous, since it also affects healthy cells.

Sarah Davis has worked in nutrition in the clinical setting and currently works as a licensed Realtor in California. Davis began writing about nutrition in 2006 and had two chapters published in "The Grocery Store Diet" book in 2009. She enjoys writing about nutrition and real estate and managing her website, RealtorSD.com. She earned her bachelor's degree in nutrition from San Diego State University.