In conjunction with medical treatment, goals include:
- to prevent or ameliorate the symptoms of nutrition-related side-effects of cancer treatments
- to prevent constipation when possible, to restore normal bowel function if constipation occurs
- to alter the diet to help prevent or treat nausea or vomiting
- to help maintain quality of life
- to achieve good hydration
- to maintain overall nutritional status
- to prevent weight loss by adjusting oral intake so cancer treatment can go on as planned and