Does stomach cancer cause food aversions?

I have problems digesting steaks . I cannot eat large meals. I do better with half meals.

I can't eat large meals

Not just you. My son can't handle certain smells and food tastes awful.

I’ve developed aversions to food and liquids. The smell of coffee makes me sick and I used to LOVE it.

I started clean eating and I want to try juicing and I can’t eat anything spicy I find that eating smaller lighter meals are better

I experience queasiness after every meal. Sometimes I get hot flashes and faster heartbeat. I’m eating smaller meals and tho feeling does not go away. Had my stomach removed in May. Anyone else experience this?

For me it is any red meat. I love red meat I am about to get a double dose this evening because I had COVID last week. It's gonna suck. I will say that beef broth and veggies is something I can keep down. I am trying to keep my stomach, but it feels like I am just stalling the decline.

Food aversions, especially that metallic taste you're describing, are actually quite common experiences for people dealing with stomach cancer and its treatments. Many community members have shared similar struggles with foods they once enjoyed, particularly meat, so you're definitely not alone in this experience. Consider discussing these changes with your healthcare team, as they may have helpful suggestions for managing taste changes and ensuring you're still getting proper nutrition during this time.

@don what you’re describing has a name “dumping syndrome”. It’s sad that neither oncologists nor surgeons warn you about it, it’s pretty scary, in my opinion 🎃