Taste changes and nutrition in new cancer patients
Treatments studied
Part of Cancer, Digestive system, Ear, nose & throat, Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study looks at how cancer and its treatments affect taste and nutrition. It aims to find ways to help patients maintain good nutrition during treatment.
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Who can take part
- You are newly diagnosed with cancer of the throat, mouth, colon, or liver.
- Your first treatment plan includes radiation, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, or surgery.
- You are able to follow all study procedures and give your consent to join.
- You do not have any condition that affects your sense of taste or smell, like a prior taste disorder, sinus polyps, or kidney failure.
- You do not have another cancer that is currently being treated.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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