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Coping with chemotherapy

Cancer in itself, plus its treatment, has some side effects which interfere with normal dietary intake, thus posing great risk as far as good nutrition status is concerned. A good nutrition status is vital if a patient is to tolerate treatment and ensure good recovery and good quality of life.

Common side effects of treatment that may interfere with this include nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite and change in taste preference.

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