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Nutrition After Treatment August 20, 2024

After finishing treatment: Most nutrition-related issues tied to chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or any other form of treatment typically fade away and improve gradually once cancer treatment is complete. Some side effects may linger, especially weight loss, so it’s important to consult with a doctor or a specialized clinic to tackle this issue. Some patients might … Continued

Unwanted Weight Gain

Cancer patients experience many complications that cause nutritional problems due to their illness or as side effects of treatments (surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation). These include: Unwanted weight gain Causes: Sometimes, due to the side effects of certain tumors or medications used in treatment, a child’s appetite may increase, leading them to constantly ask for food, … Continued

Nutrition, Oral Infections, and Sores

Cancer patients face many complications that lead to nutritional issues, either due to their illness or as side effects of treatments (surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation). These include: Oral infections and sores: Children should use mouthwash regularly. Provide soft, easy-to-eat foods as much as possible, like custard, jelly, pudding, rice pudding, pureed vegetables, mashed boiled fruits, … Continued

Dry Throat

Sometimes, radiation therapy to the head area or side effects from chemotherapy can cause a dry throat, which may lead to infections and cracks in the mouth. In this case, we recommend the following: The child should brush their teeth and rinse their mouth frequently Encourage the child to drink plenty of water and other … Continued

Nutrition and Vomiting

Cancer patients often face many complications that lead to nutritional issues, either due to the disease itself or side effects from treatment (surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation), including: Vomiting: If the child is experiencing vomiting, encourage them to drink plenty of fluids as much as possible to avoid dehydration. The child should sit up and start … Continued

Nutrition and Nausea

Cancer patients face many complications that lead to nutritional problems due to their illness or the side effects of treatments (surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation), including: Nausea: Severe diarrhea can lead to dehydration, weakness, reduced appetite, and weight loss. (remove  If a child experiences nausea, the following can be helpful: Eating small amounts of food very … Continued

Nutrition and Diarrhea

Cancer patients face many complications that cause nutritional issues due to their illness or the side effects of treatments (surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation), including: Diarrhea: Severe diarrhea can lead to: dehydration, weakness, loss of appetite, and weight loss. If a child experiences diarrhea, it may be helpful to: Avoid high-fiber foods, like dried fruits and … Continued

Nutrition and Constipation

Cancer patients face many complications that can lead to nutritional problems, either due to their illness or as a side effect of treatments (surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation), including: Constipation: When a child complains of constipation, we start by increasing the amount of fiber in their diet, such as vegetables, fruits, whole grain products, and legumes, … Continued

Nutrition and Loss of Appetite

Cancer patients face many complications that cause nutritional problems, either due to their illness or as side effects of treatment (surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation), including: Loss of Appetite: As a result of being diagnosed with cancer or the treatment side effects, a child may become prone to losing their appetite and showing no interest in … Continued