• All About INTRON® A
  • What Is INTRON® A?
  • Why INTRON® A?
  • Getting Started
  • Treatment with INTRON® A
  • Managing Side Effects
• Understanding Your Condition
  • Malignant Melanoma
  • Skin Basics
  • What Is Cancer?
  • Types of Skin Cancer
  • Focus on Melanoma
• Give and Get Support
  • For People Living with Melanoma
  • For People Who Care
• Professional Resources
  • Indications
  • Why INTRON® A
  • Managing Therapy
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Take Care of Your Overall Health

It is important to take care of your overall health while on treatment. Follow some of these simple steps:

• Be sure to talk to your health care team about your nutritional needs.
• Drink lots of liquids every day.
• Try to steer clear of people with colds or the flu.
• Try to keep your weight steady.
• As much as possible, aim for a healthy diet with daily servings from the food groups below.

If side effects are keeping you from eating, look here for helpful tips.

Five Food Groups for a Balanced Diet

Fruits and vegetables for vitamins and minerals

   Cooked and bland if you have nausea; raw if you have constipation

Protein to help your body heal and fight infection

   Meat, fish, poultry, eggs, milk, yogurt, cheese, protein bars and shakes

Dairy products for protein, calcium, and many vitamins

   Milk, cheese, yogurt, ice cream

Grains for carbohydrates and B vitamins

   Whole grain breads, pasta, rice, and cereals (whole grains help with constipation)

Carbohydrates, a major source of energy

   Breads, cereals, fruits, and vegetables