Dominika Adamczyk, Dominika Maison, Stella Lignou, Omobolanle O Oloyede, Miriam Clegg, Lisa Methven, Carol Fairfield, Margot Gosney, Maria José Hernando, Javier Amézaga, Mercedes Caro, Itziar Tueros
PURPOSE: Many cancer patients have problems eating which are usually connected to taste and smell alterations due to side effects of cancer treatment. These problems have consequences both in terms of malnutrition and reduced quality of life. In order to explore social and psychological consequences of eating problems in cancer patients, qualitative interviews were conducted with cancer patients, their caregivers and healthcare professionals. METHODS: The study was conducted in three European countries (Poland, Spain and the UK) that differed in culture, oncology care approaches and availability of nutritional products targeted to cancer patients in the market...
April 22, 2024: Supportive Care in Cancer