The O-box profiling tool
O-box profiling tool
Based on this knowledge the CfG (Center for Gastrology, Belgium) created a tool, called the O-box, to profile taste perception in cancer patients. These taste profiles allow chefs, expert in gastro-engineering, to produce personalized tailored recipes to tackle the negative impact of chemotherapy-induced taste disturbances on food intake.
“Tackle the negative impact of chemotherapy-induced taste disturbances”
Oncobread in the make
‘Oncobread’
With the support of ‘Kom op Tegen Kanker, we have successfully tested this approach in adult cancer patients by facilitating them to bake their own personalized bread at home. Compared to a control group, these patients retained their body weight. This self-care intervention also positively impacted several aspects of their quality of life in a clinically relevant way.
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Video URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJqCxOMiLWg
