Archives: Efectos Secundarios

Food When Asthenia Appears During Cancer Treatment When it becomes challenging to maintain a balanced and varied diet, it is important not to distress about it. At these times, the essential thing is to eat, at least to ensure a portion of the necessary energy and nutrients, even if it doesn’t strictly adhere to the… Continue reading When asthenia appears

Food Recommendations Before Asthenia Appears During Cancer Treatment A sufficient and balanced diet, based on fresh foods as explained in the general recommendations section, is essential to cope with the treatment and the progression of the tumor. During periods of lower fatigue, it is important to take advantage of ensuring this balanced, varied diet with… Continue reading Before asthenia appears

Food and Tiredness or Extreme Fatigue During Cancer Treatment The onset of periods of extreme fatigue and a lack of motivation to develop tasks and activities is referred to as cancer-related or treatment-related asthenia. It is defined as an overwhelming and persistent feeling of tiredness or exhaustion that diminishes or hinders the ability to carry… Continue reading Tiredness or extreme fatigue

Food and alteration of taste during cancer treatment The modification of the taste of certain foods is caused by the effects that chemotherapy and radiotherapy have on the taste buds, located in the oral cavity. Depending on the treatment, recovery can be variable, although they usually disappear after a few weeks of finishing it. These… Continue reading Alteration of taste

Food and Dry Mouth During Cancer Treatment It is called xerostomia and is caused by a decrease in the quality and quantity of saliva secreted, usually caused by some drugs used in cancer treatment.

Food and Diarrhoea During Cancer Treatment Diarrhoea is defined as an increase in stool frequency accompanied by a decrease in consistency. In prostate cancer, it may result from the toxicity of chemotherapy or radiotherapy treatment. It can also occur when other drugs or antibiotics are administered and depending on the case, it may be mild… Continue reading Diarrhoea

Food and Constipation During Cancer Treatment It is a common symptom during oncological treatment and the most frequent causes are changes in diet (reduced intake of liquids and/or foods rich in fiber), decreased or lack of physical exercise, and the administration of certain drugs specific to the treatment. All of this can slow down bowel… Continue reading Constipation

Food and Mouth or Throat Sores During Cancer Treatment Mucositis is defined as the inflammation of the mucosa of the mouth and/or throat and the appearance of sores, usually as a reaction to some cancer treatments. This symptom can appear at different stages of treatment and in different degrees, causing pain and discomfort when eating.… Continue reading Mouth and/or throat sores

Food and Nausea and Vomiting During Cancer Treatment Nausea and vomiting are one of the most common symptoms, especially as a side effect of chemotherapy. Nausea can cause unpleasant sensations in the stomach, make you feel like vomiting and, in turn, lead to vomiting. Vomiting is caused by strong contractions of the stomach muscles, which… Continue reading Nausea and/or vomiting

Food and Loss of Appetite During Cancer Treatment Loss of appetite, also called anorexia, is one of the most common symptoms during cancer treatment. It can appear at any time during treatment or during the disease. It is important to pay special attention if it is prolonged over time because it can affect the patient’s… Continue reading Loss of appetite