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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.



pdf download Algorithm
pdf download Guide to Practice

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
pdf download English pdf download English – Printable Brochure pdf download French (Français) pdf download French (Français) – Printable Brochure pdf download Italian (Italiano) pdf download Simplified Chinese (简体中文) pdf download Spanish (Español) pdf download Tamil pdf download Traditional Chinese (繁體中文)

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Dietitians of Canada

Food and nutrition tips, and information on finding a dietician

Eat Right Ontario

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Nourish

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Eating Well When You Have Cancer (PDF)

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

Booklet from the National Cancer Institute