Breast cancer is a complex disease influenced by environmental, genetic, dietary,
and hormonal factors. This underscores the importance of postoperative
nutritional management in supporting recovery, minimizing complications, and
enhancing long-term outcomes. This review synthesizes clinical guidelines,
expert recommendations, and observational studies to provide a comprehensive
overview of dietary interventions for breast cancer patients following surgery.
Post-surgical nutritional care is centered around three primary objectives:
supporting wound healing through high-quality protein intake, maintaining
optimal nutritional status to prevent malnutrition, and promoting healthy
lifestyle habits to reduce the risk of recurrence. To achieve these objectives,
postoperative dietary strategies focus on several key components: ensuring
adequate hydration for metabolic processes and tissue repair, consuming a
balanced diet rich in fresh vegetables and fruits to mitigate oxidative stress,
incorporating whole grains to support overall healing, and maintaining
sufficient intake of high-quality protein from sources such as fish, meat, and
dairy products to aid tissue repair and immune system recovery. Patients are
also advised to avoid alcohol, limit saturated fats, and reduce intake of salty,
sugary, and smoked foods to minimize inflammation. As research progresses, the
implementation of personalized dietary plans remains essential for optimizing
recovery outcomes in breast cancer patients.