Savoring Hope: Reimagining Food for Cancer Patients - Hitarthi More

Year
2025
Organisation
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Tags
cancer treatment
Taste Alteration
chemotherapy
radiotherapy
sensory science
food science
Electrogustometry
Flavor Profile Analysis
Cancer Patients
nutrition
quality of life
taste perception
Food Product Development
sensory analysis
oncology
malnutrition
Patient care
Personalized Nutrition
Flavor Science
health research
Food Innovation
clinical nutrition
Cancer Support
patient experience
biomedical research
Summary

This research investigates taste alterations experienced by cancer patients during chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Using electrogustometry and flavour profile analysis, the study measures and categorizes changes in taste perception to guide the development of tailored food products that improve nutrition, comfort, and quality of life for people undergoing cancer treatment.