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Macmillan and Cancerbackup merged in 2008. Together we provide free, high quality information for people affected by cancer through our publications, website and phone service. Find out more|.
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Food plays a big part in the quality of our lives. Mealtimes are often an important and enjoyable part of family and social life. Many people with cancer have eating problems and this section gives advice on how to manage them.
Watch our video| with information about the role of diet and advice for healthy eating, or our slideshow about the things you can do to help if you have a poor appetite|.
Getting more protein and energy without having to eat more food can help if you're not able to eat as much as usual or losing weight.
Nutritional advice for people who have no weight loss or eating problems and want to follow a diet to keep as healthy as possible.
Get information on nutritional support or artificial feeding, which is used to help people who are not able to eat and drink in the usual way
Recipes created or chosen to be tasty and nutritious, but also quick and easy to prepare for people who are coping with cancer.
Common problems with eating include having a sore or dry mouth, changes to how things taste, feeling sick or difficulty chewing and swallowing.
Alternative diets for treating cancer sometimes get a lot of publicity, but they can often be expensive and may even be harmful to some people with cancer.
Find out that surgery for stomach cancer can cause dietary problems, such as poor appetite, dumping syndrome or anaemia
For answers, support or just a chat, call the Macmillan Support Line free (Monday to Friday, 9am-8pm)
If you have any questions about cancer, need support or just want someone to talk to, ask Macmillan.