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Thoughts for the caregiver/cook during cancer treatment

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Cooking for someone going through chemotherapy

Here are some final thoughts for the caregiver or cook for a cancer patient.

  • Tastes change daily. Favorite foods may be rejected one day or a disliked food may be desired the next.
  • Encourage and assist the patient to eat whatever is desired.
  • Try not to push food when nothing is wanted.
  • Don’t make mealtime a chore for either the patient or the caregiver.
  • Do not take rejection of a favorite food personally.

Educational Resources

What to expect during cancer treatment
The complete blood count: A guide for patients with cancer
Taste changes during cancer treatment
Sore mouth during cancer treatment
Nausea and vomiting during cancer treatment
Loss of appetite or weight during cancer treatment
Gas and bloating during cancer treatment