Cancer

Appetite Loss and Taste Changes See All  Appetite / Taste Changes and Chemotherapy in Appetite Loss and Taste Changes Treatment for cancer, as well as the cancer itself, can affect your sense of taste or smell. You may find that many foods seem to have less taste. Other foods, especially meat or other high-protein foods, may taste bitter or metallic. Read on to learn what you can do about it. ...more  Nutritional Management of Loss of Appetite During Cancer Treatment in Appetite Loss and Taste Changes Nausea, vomiting, or changes in food’s taste or smell all may contribute to you losing your appetite. Sometimes, the cancer treatment itself will make you feel like not eating. ...more  Loss of Appetite During Cancer Treatment in Appetite Loss and Taste Changes Good nutrition is important during cancer treatment. Read on to learn how to work with your healthcare team and manage a loss of appetite during your treatment. ...more  Enteral Feeding in Appetite Loss and Taste Changes Nutritional supplements are available to provide protein, vitamins, and other nutrients your body needs for energy. If you can’t take these supplements by mouth, special tubes can be placed that allow you to receive the necessary nutrients without eating or drinking. ...more  Parenteral Feeding in Appetite Loss and Taste Changes If you can’t tolerate food by mouth, or your bowel needs to rest, you may be given nutrition by vein. This special nutrition solution can be given into an implanted port, a tunneled tube (catheter), or any other long-term catheter placed in a large vein. ...more  Taste Changes During Cancer Treatment in Appetite Loss and Taste Changes To help manage changes in taste, stay away from foods and odors you find unpleasant. Brush your teeth before and after meals to keep your mouth clean. ...more  Taste Changes During Cancer Treatment in Appetite Loss and Taste Changes Try these ideas: Serve food chilled rather than hot. Try tart foods that contain oranges or lemons. These may have more taste. A tart lemon custard might taste good and will also provide needed protein and calories. ...more