Common cancer side effects
During the course of cancer treatment, eating types of foods you usually enjoy may sometimes be difficult due to temporary alterations in appetite, taste or smell. Dietary problems may be aggravated by troubles in consuming a wide variety of foods required to meet nutritional standards, ultimately resulting in weight loss. Here are some of the more common side effects that affect nutrition.
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All methods of treating cancer are very powerful but damage healthy cells producing side effects, some of which cause eating and nutritional problems.
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Loss of appetite or poor appetite is one of the most common side effects that occur with cancer and its treatment.
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Weight loss can occur at different times during the cancer journey. If you are worried about your weight talk to your healthcare professional as soon as possible, so that they can make sure you get the support that you need.
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This specific protein-calorie undernutrition is called cancer cachexia.
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Breast, prostate and ovarian cancer may cause weight gain as a side effect.
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Nausea, with or without vomiting, is a common cancer side effect of surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy and biological therapy.
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Diarrhoea, a common side effect of cancer treatment, may be reduced with appropriate treatments and changes to the diet may also help.
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Fatigue during cancer treatment causes distress and decreased ability to function and can be related to a number of causes
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Chemotherapy and radiotherapy can damage salivary glands causing them to produce too little saliva and the mouth is less able to clean itself: it is the dry mouth side effect.
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Change in the sense of taste is a common side effect of both chemotherapy and radiotherapy, that may or may not recover soon.
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Sore mouth or throat and oral mucositis associated with chemotherapy and radiotherapy may be caused directly by the anticancer therapy or may result from cancer side effects
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Cancer and cancer treatments can cause tooth decay and other problems for teeth and gums. Meticulous oral hygiene and regular care by a dentist can help prevent problems.
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