{"id":66983,"date":"2026-07-08T07:31:58","date_gmt":"2026-07-07T23:31:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=66983"},"modified":"2026-07-08T07:31:58","modified_gmt":"2026-07-07T23:31:58","slug":"cancer-fatigue-can-linger-after-treatment-how-to-manage-it-at-work-and-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=66983","title":{"rendered":"Cancer fatigue can linger after treatment: How to manage it at work and home"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-US\"><strong>When eating out:\u00a0<\/strong>Good choices include porridge, soupy dishes, steamed dishes, egg-based dishes, or stir-fried items. Look for foods that provide muscle-maintaining protein and support recovery, said Chloe Ong, a senior dietitian with <\/span><span>Parkway Cancer Centre<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\"> at Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-US\">One important point for cancer patients is food safety, highlighted Ong. \u201cChoose stalls with good hygiene standards, and opt for foods that are cooked fresh and served piping hot. Avoid foods that have been displayed for prolonged periods as well as raw or undercooked items.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-US\"><strong>When cooking at home:<\/strong> A nutritious meal doesn\u2019t have to have several dishes, said Ong. A simple, one-bowl meal \u2013 if it includes protein, carbohydrates and vegetables \u2013 can provide all the essential nutrients.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Simple dishes such as steamed fish with tofu, chicken and vegetable soup, minced chicken porridge with egg, baked salmon with potato, stir-fried tofu with vegetables, or bean-based soups can be nutritious and easy to consume, said <span>Jocelyn Fong, a senior dietitian from 365 Cancer Prevention Society.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>A patient\u2019s <span>appetite, food preferences, and tolerance to certain foods may change throughout the treatment journey, Fong added, so exploring d<\/span>ifferent cooking methods such as steaming, baking, stewing, stir-frying, grilling and air-frying can help provide variety and accommodate changing taste preferences.<\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-US\"><strong>When ordering food delivery:<\/strong> Look for meals that contain a good source of protein, said Ong. \u201cFor example, in a typical three-dish meal, at least one or two dishes should be protein-rich, such as fish, chicken, eggs, tofu or legumes.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-US\">Fong suggested simple modifications to increase the intake of energy and protein. For example, choose creamy soups over clear soups. &#8220;Consider ordering an extra serving of protein, such as fish, chicken, eggs, tofu or legumes, if appetite permits,&#8221; she said. &#8220;Include energy-dense snacks or desserts such as soybean curd, black sesame paste, green bean soup, yoghurt or milk-based drinks.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<center><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.channelnewsasia.com\/wellness\/cancer-fatigue-management-work-home-support-6206676\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read Full Article At Source <\/a><br \/>\n<center\/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When eating out:\u00a0Good choices include porridge, soupy dishes, steamed dishes, egg-based dishes, or stir-fried items. 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