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Eating can be an essential pleasure of life. But when we lose our appetite—whether we are actively turned off by the though of food or just lack the desire to eat—accessing nutrition becomes a chore. Frequently, a loss of appetite can be a symptom of high stress, an undiagnosed illness, or a side affect of medication or treatment for a separate issue. Finding ways to work with our bodies can start with appreciating what they’re doing for us, even when we’re not feeling our best.

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What Is Appetite?

Appetite is a person’s desire to eat food. It is distinct from hunger, which is the body’s biological response to a lack of food. A person can have an appetite even if their body is not showing signs of hunger, and vice versa.

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Weight Changes

Weight changes, either loss or gain, are common during cancer treatment.

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Combating Cancer Malnutrition

Cancer treatment can have a profound impact on a patient's nutrition status. Even more concerning is that the reverse is true as well: Poor and declining nutrition status can have profound impacts on cancer treatment and, therefore, on patient outcomes.

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Cancer and Chemo-Based Lack of Appetite and Early Satiety

Here are some things you can do to minimize cancer and chemo-induced lack of appetite.

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Why Does Cancer Cause Weight Loss?

What is the connection between weight loss and cancer? There are actually multiple reasons for this, some coming before a diagnosis, others as a result of treatments.

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Unconventional Diets in Cancer Care

Research is inconclusive, but there are several dietary approaches that may improve symptom management and outcomes in cancer patients.

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Is Unexplained Weight Loss a Sign of Cancer?

Many people associate unexplained weight loss with cancer. Though unintentional weight loss can be a warning sign of cancer, there are other reasons for unexplained weight loss as well.

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Tips for Managing Eating Problems and Your Diet after Chemo Treatments

Good nutrition for chemotherapy patients can be affected by poor mouth care, fatigue, pain, and fever, as well as the many symptoms that can occur during and after cancer chemotherapy treatments. The goal is to know how to combat these symptoms and maintain an adequate diet after chemo.

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