What should I do if I have a bad appetite in the late stage of prostate cancer? In advanced tumors, due to the rapid development of tumor tissues and abnormal metabolism, anorexia, taste and smell changes often occur. Other symptoms such as constipation, nausea and vomiting, abdominal distension, oral ulcer, dysphagia, pain and anxiety will affect the appetite of patients.

Prostate cancer is related to the intake of fat, vitamins A, D, E, beta carotene, calcium and other factors. Therefore, in the daily diet of patients with prostate cancer, it is best to achieve a low-fat diet, and supplement a variety of vitamins, calcium, high-quality protein, fresh fruits and vegetables, and improve the color, aroma and taste of the diet according to the taste of patients, so as to increase their appetite. Food choices can be appropriate: tomatoes, apricots, guava, watermelon, papaya, pumpkin, lean meat, mushrooms, broccoli and so on.

Nursing measures:

(1) Take a walk before meals to stimulate appetite.

(2) Take a small amount of meals and give concentrated, high-quality protein and other necessary nutrients.

(3) Keep the dining environment comfortable, clean and quiet.

(4) Encourage family members to send some foods that patients like.

(5) Proper control of nausea and pain before meals.

(6) When anorexia is severe, nasal feeding or parenteral nutrition can be used.