Loss of Appetite

Guideline and Algorithm

This guide helps healthcare professionals assess and appropriately manage a patient's cancer-related loss of appetite. The guide is also available in a condensed pocket guide format and 2-page algorithm.

Also available is a combined pocket guide including guides for delirium, dyspnea, nausea and vomiting, pain, loss of appetite, bowel care and oral care.

Algorithm

Guide to Practice

Pocket Guide

Patient Guides

This guide is for people who have loss of appetite before, during or after cancer treatment. It can be used by patients, family, friends or caregivers. It does not replace advice from your healthcare team.

This patient guide is available in 6 languages.

Patient Guide

Recommended Resources

Dietitians of Canada

Food and nutrition tips, and information on finding a dietician

Eat Right Ontario

Free service for contacting a dietician, and nutrition tips and recipes

Nourish

Advice from dieticians and recipes for when you have cancer

What to Eat When You Don’t Feel Like Eating (PDF)

Booklet from the University Health Network

Increasing Calories and Protein in Your Diet (PDF)

Booklet from the University Health Network

Eating Well When You Have Cancer (PDF)

Booklet from the Canadian Cancer Society

Eating Hints Before, During and After Cancer Treatment (PDF)

Booklet from the National Cancer Institute