Digestive Cancer: Nutrition and Cooking to Live Better

Digestive Cancer: Nutrition and Cooking to Live Better

Description

This session is designed for patients with digestive cancer, families and caregivers, offering practical tools and nutritional guidance to improve quality of life during treatment.

Objectives

• Provide clear information on nutritional needs during cancer treatment
• Offer strategies to manage common side effects (loss of appetite, taste changes, swallowing difficulties, etc.)
• Empower participants through culinary demonstrations and adapted recipes

Programme

10:00 AM – Welcome CETT-VHIO

Session 1. Nutritional introduction

• Why is eating difficult? Impact of cancer and treatments
• Importance of nutritional status
• Myths, challenges and practical solutions
• Q&A session

Coffee break

Session 2. Culinary demonstration (showcooking)

• Techniques to improve texture and nutritional value
• Preserving flavour in patients with taste alterations
• Practical examples and adapted recipes
• Tasting and recipe booklet

Additional information

👥 Target audience: patients, families and caregivers
⚠️ Limited capacity: 50 participants