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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.
Part of a Facebook Live webchat in which Stacy Kennedy, MPH, RD, discussed the latest in nutrition and cancer, including the elements of a healthy diet and how to eat while managing the side effects of cancer treatment.
Weight changes, either loss or gain, are common during cancer treatment.
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.
Chemo does affect taste buds. Ironically, just when patients need calories the most, food just doesn't taste the same. Some patients complain of a metal taste in their mouth. Others lose their appetite altogether.
Featuring 102 new dishes, this second edition provides practical suggestions to help patients and their caregivers anticipate—and overcome—the major challenges of eating well during treatment.
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Research is inconclusive, but there are several dietary approaches that may improve symptom management and outcomes in cancer patients.
Losing your appetite or feeling nausea are treatment side effects that you may experience. Try these helpful techniques to manage side effects.
No matter what your cancer journey may be, it’s essential to make sound dietary choices during this incredibly challenging time.
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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