Question:
What about nutrition before and after surgery?

Answer:
Before surgery: Many patients with liver cancer have lost weight by the time they receive the diagnosis. However, to keep your body strong, it is important to maintain your weight before, during, and after therapy.

Good nutrition helps minimize the side effects of treatment. Side effects from chemotherapy and surgery may affect your ability to eat and may also cause your body to need more calories than usual. Eating small, frequent meals (four or five a day) of a balanced diet will help you maintain your weight and your strength. If needed, you may talk to a dietician who will help you with any nutritional questions or problems.

After surgery: A dietitian is available to help you plan ways to meet your nutritional needs.