Managing diet problems in cancer

Soft diet

A soft diet can help if you have difficulty swallowing because of your cancer or its treatment.

You can turn most of your favourite foods into a soft meal.

There are ways to add energy (calories) and protein to a soft diet.

Last reviewed: 02 Nov 2023

Next review due: 02 Nov 2026

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