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Your Clinical Nurse Specialist is available for information and support about coping with the side effects of treatment. However, if you would like to read more about coping with mouth and eating problems, try the suggestions below...
Macmillan Cancer Backup - Eating problems
The Macmillan Cancerbackup website covers how to cope the different problems associated with eating. This includes practical tips on coping with a sore mouth, poor appetite, and change in taste. This information is also available in a free booklet direct from Macmillan Cancer Support or from the Macmillan Cancer Information Centre. Macmillan Cancer Backup also has specific information on the following:
- diet problems after stomach cancer surgery
- healthy eating guide
- a building up diet
- recipe suggestions for people affected by cancer
- mouth care during chemotherapy
- mouth care during radiotherapy
CancerHelp
Cancer Research UK has a patient information website called CancerHelp, which has information on a wide number of topics, including:
You may also like to read our website sections on diarrhoea, constipation and nausea (feeling sick).
If you are unsure how to contact your Clinical Nurse Specialist, or want further information on coping with mouth and eating problems, please contact the Macmillan Cancer Information Centre.
