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How to help cancer patient eat when they refuse food during chemo?

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8 days ago

Looking for suggestions on how to get my husband to eat food. He has bladder cancer and was on keytruda and padcev for about a year. Cancer did not get better. Started new treatment of gemzar and some other chemo drug in March and has felt like cramp ever since. While the Natera blood test has gotten better not sure about the cancer. Problem is with eating. Is on Megace but still won't eat. Is getting weaker for lack of food. Any suggestions? Should I force him to eat at least 2 spoons of something every couple hours? He refuses to eat if nothing sounds good or if he is not hungry but no food is not helping things. Open to ideas.

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8 days ago

Helping someone eat during cancer treatment when they have no appetite is one of the most challenging aspects of caregiving. Small, frequent bites throughout the day can sometimes be more manageable than trying to eat full meals, and focusing on nutrient-dense foods like smoothies, protein shakes, or even ice cream can help maintain calories and strength. Many caregivers in this community have found creative solutions like trying different textures, temperatures, or flavors to find what works, so hopefully others will share what has helped them navigate similar situations.

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