Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
During your radiation therapy many side effects can occur, such as a change in taste, an increase in saliva, and pain, making it difficult to preserve a diet and maintain a healthy weight. David Sher, M.D., M.P.H., Professor and Chief of Head and Neck Radiation Oncology services, discusses the importance of maintaining your nutrition during these treatments.
During your radiation therapy many side effects can occur, such as a change in taste, an increase in saliva, and pain, making it difficult to preserve a diet and maintain a healthy weight. David Sher, M.D., M.P.H., Professor and Chief of Head and Neck Radiation Oncology services, discusses the importance of maintaining your nutrition during these treatments.
