1-800-4-CANCER (1-800-422-6237) 22 Ways to manage side effects Ask your doctor if you should try a clear liquid diet. This can give your bowels time to rest. Most people stay on this type of diet for five days or less. See page 49 for a list of Clear liquids. Ask your doctor or nurse before taking medicine for diarrhea. Avoid: Î drinks that are very hot or very cold Î beer, wine, and other types of alcohol Î milk or milk products, such as ice cream, milkshakes, sour cream, and cheese Î spicy foods, such as hot sauce, salsa, chili, and curry dishes Î greasy and fried foods, such as French fries and hamburgers Î foods or drinks with caffeine, such as regular coffee, black tea, cola, and chocolate Î foods or drinks that cause gas, such as cooked dried beans, cabbage, broccoli, and soy milk and other soy products Î foods that are high in fiber, such as cooked dried beans, raw fruits and vegetables, nuts, and whole-wheat breads and cereals To learn more about ways to manage diarrhea during cancer treatment, read Eating Hints: Before, during, and after Cancer Treatment, a booklet from NCI, available at: www.cancer.gov/publications/patient-education/eating-hints.
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