Fiber has many benefits, including helping with regular bowel movements, gut health, and heart health, so it usually doesn’t need to be restricted when you have ovarian cancer.
The same goes for other foods high in insoluble fiber, including:
- Raw vegetables
- Corn
- Nuts and seeds
- Dried fruit
- Fruit and vegetable skins
A bowel obstruction is a medical emergency, so contact your healthcare team or seek emergency care right away if you develop symptoms, such as worsening abdominal pain, vomiting, abdominal swelling, or an inability to pass stool or gas.
While limiting fiber, choose easier-to-digest options such as well-cooked peeled vegetables, canned fruit in juice, smooth nut butters, blended soups, and strained smoothies, Tierney says.
Bear in mind that fiber restriction doesn’t apply to everyone with ovarian cancer, and it should not continue longer than needed. When your care team says it’s safe to do so, Tierney recommends adding one high-fiber food at a time, waiting a few days to see how your body responds before adding another, and drinking plenty of fluids.
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