Some Side Effects of Cancer Therapy

Suggested Dietary Management

Side effects of cancer therapy	Dietary Management
Nausea and Vomiting	Clear cold and carbonated beverages with added polycose; Sipping beverages slowly through a straw; small frequent meals low in fat. Dry crackers or toast before arising, tart or salt foods liquids 30 to 60 mins before eating.
Dry mouth	Drinking at least 2 liters of liquid daily. High calorie beverages are preferer able to water. Sauces, gravies broth to moisten foods and to make them easier to swallow. Chewing sugar-free gum or sugar free candy to stimulate salivation. Artificial saliva is given.
Taste alterations	Experimenting with different flavors and seasonings.
Loss of Appetite	Small, frequent feedings, high calorie, high protein snacks and beverages.
Sore mouth and throat	Soft, non acid foods blended or liquefied foods. Foods and beverages at room temperature using straw with liquids.
Swallowing Problems	Avoiding highly seasoned foods, Liquid feedings or pureed foods; Liquid feedings or pureed foods; frequent feedings. Tube feeding. Finely Chopped foods.
Early Satiety	Small frequent meals, Chewing foods well and eating slowly. Avoiding foods excessively high in fat. Liquid 30 to 60 min, before meal not at meals.