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Scottsdale, Arizona - It's important to eat well when you're fighting cancer. Chemotherapy drugs can damage the lining of your stomach and intestines, though, causing side effects that can dull your appetite. They can also affect receptors in your mouth, changing how some foods taste.

Talk with your doctor about medications that can help ease these side effects. The following tips may also help.

If you have diarrhea

When you have diarrhea, consider these strategies:

If you're constipated

The following steps may help when you have constipation:

If you're nauseated or vomiting

For nausea or vomiting, try these tips:

If you have mouth sores

These strategies may help ease discomfort when you have mouth sores:

If certain foods taste bad

Consider taking these steps when food tastes bad due to chemotherapy:

Also consider working with a dietitian to come up with a dietary plan that can ensure good nutrition during chemotherapy.