Nutrition side effects and Chemotherapy

Cancer and its treatment can change what we eat and drink. Chemotherapy and radiotherapy affect people in different ways. The good news is that not everyone has side effects. Also, side effects get better or go away when treatment is over.

The type of side effects and when they happen depends upon the type, amount, how often and how long treatment is. Common food related side effects include: loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, changes in bowel habits, tiredness, changes in taste and smell, mouth sores, and low blood cell counts. Your health care team will tell you what to expect and when side effects may happen.

Also, your health care team has many ways to prevent and treat side effects. It’s helpful to take notes or use a “symptom tracker” for a few days after treatment. This can help you remember how you felt so you can talk  with your health care team about how to manage your side effects.

There are many tips and tricks to make eating and drinking easier. A nutritionist/ dietitian who is a Specialist in Oncology Nutrition can talk with you about what to eat and drink and how to manage side effects. To schedule for an appointment with our Nutritionist, Contact Us: www.cahekinutrition.com