Rough-textured foods
Because the esophagus is sensitive during lung cancer treatment, any foods with rough textures or sharp edges can be difficult — even painful — to swallow. This includes raw fruits and vegetables, crackers and pretzels.
Because the esophagus is sensitive during lung cancer treatment, any foods with rough textures or sharp edges can be difficult — even painful — to swallow. This includes raw fruits and vegetables, crackers and pretzels.
When preparing meals, it may be easier to eat smaller meals throughout the day instead of big meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Soups with potatoes, or any thick liquids such as milkshakes, can serve as good meals for patients with sore throats from treatment. It’s also important to drink lots of fluids between meals rather than with meals.
As with any changes to your diet while undergoing cancer treatment, it’s best to consult with your physician to make sure this new diet doesn’t negatively affect the treatment or your body.