Changes in the sense of taste and smell are a common side-effect experienced by patients being treated for cancer. Changes in these senses can affect food preferences and food intake of the patient. Therefore, eating healthy and tasteful might become a problem for cancer patients.

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Changes in the sense of taste and smell are a common side-effect experienced by patients being treated for cancer. Changes in these senses can affect food preferences and food intake of the patient. Therefore, eating healthy and tasteful might become a problem for cancer patients.