Hello everyone. I am new here.
My husband has been undergoing FOLFOX chemo treatment since June for bowel cancer with liver mets. He's had 9 fortnightly rounds now, with 5 more scheduled. He has been coping with the side effects of fatigue and neuropathy really well. However, the last 2 rounds have had a massive impact on his ability to taste food and drinks. This has really brought his usually cheery mood right down (unsurprisingly). I am really struggling with this as he just doesn't feel like eating at all and I'm increasingly scared he's going to be malnourished. He has some Ensure high protein milkshakes, which he doesn't mind, but his lack of food variety is really upsetting me.
We have tried using alcohol free mouthwash, xylitol sweets and swilling the mouth between meals, but nothing seems to be improving the situation for him.
I'd be so grateful if anyone could share their experience of this with me and, of course anything which might help.
Thanks so much in advance. X
