Cancer treatments like chemo or radiation can really affect your appetite, taste, and digestion, and on some days, even the idea of food can feel overwhelming.
💬 So let’s talk about it:
Do you have any comfort foods or easy-to-eat meals you turn to when nothing else sounds good?
What textures or temperatures work best for you (soups, smoothies, cold meals, etc.)?
Have you received any helpful advice from your care team or a dietitian?
If you’ve found a tip or recipe that’s helped you, would you be open to sharing it with others here?
I like to joke I haven't eaten in 3 years. In all seriousness my appetite is gone. Starting the day after treatment nausea is real. My dietician suggested cold foods, and plastic silverware they do seem to help as temperature wise hot foods are a no go completely for me. I have all the nausea meds but they seriously barely work. My friends aunt told me to try Preggo pops and they work better then the medications. They are morning sickness candies got mine at Walmart I did check and Amazon carries them too. Also found Life Savers wintergreen help with the metallic taste treatment leaves. Good luck everyone fighting the fight!!
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Hi everyone 💛 How are you feeling today?
Cancer treatments like chemo or radiation can really affect your appetite, taste, and digestion, and on some days, even the idea of food can feel overwhelming.
💬 So let’s talk about it:
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Eating well during and after treatment can be a real challenge, but we’re all learning from each other. 💬
Take care,
Somya from the Carenity team 🌼