Treatment plans are developed after mesothelioma diagnosis.  The goal of these treatments, is obviously the same — kill cancer cells; however, in killing these cells, it is common for healthy cells to be damaged while performing treatments, and this may cause symptoms which negatively affect nutrition.  The pain, lack of energy, lack of appetite, and other side effects that are sometimes associated with surgery will hurt a person’s ability to intake proper nutrients which are key for heling, infection-fighting, and recovery.

Chemotherapy is aimed at keeping cancer cells from spreading, and preventing them from dividing.  However, the existence of healthy cells, which grow rapidly, like those in the digestive system and mouth, can cause eating to be more strenuous.