Chemosensory perception and food preferences in colorectal cancer patients undergoing adjuvant chemotherapy.

CONCLUSIONS: Similar to other cancer patient populations, mainly subjective smell and taste perception are affected in colorectal cancer patients undergoing adjuvant chemotherapy. Changes in objective olfactory and gustatory function in relation to chemotherapy were not detected by the tests used in our study nor did food preferences change. However, it should be noted that subjective changes in smell and taste perception can affect subsequent flavor perception and food enjoyment, which might negatively impact eating behavior and nutritional intake. PMID: 33183544 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Clinical Colorectal Cancer - Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Tags: Clin Nutr ESPEN Source Type: research