Taste Alterations Do Not Affect Change in Food Habits and Body Weight in Breast Cancer Patients.

ABSTRACT:

Background/aim

Chemotherapy-induced taste alterations (TAs) affect approximately 53-84% of breast cancer patients with significant consequences on flavor perception, possibly leading to food aversion and changes in daily dietary habits. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between TAs and changes in food habits and body weight among early breast cancer (EBC) patients undergoing adjuvant chemotherapy.

Patients and methods

TAs were prospectively evaluated in 182 EBC patients from April 2014 to June 2018. TAs, dietary habits, and body weight were collected by a trained dietician. TAs were classified into different subtypes according to the following basic taste perception: metallic, sweet, bitter, salty, sour, and umami taste.

Results

During adjuvant

SUBMITTER: Pedersini R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9301449 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul-Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature