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.
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.
Recommended Resources
Food and nutrition tips, and information on finding a dietician
Free service for contacting a dietician, and nutrition tips and recipes
Advice from dieticians and recipes for when you have cancer
Booklet from the University Health Network
Booklet from the University Health Network
Booklet from the Canadian Cancer Society
Booklet from the National Cancer Institute