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Chemo mouth
Coverage of Chemo mouth in the Nexus archive.
- 'Miracle fruit' may help cancer patients overcome chemo side effect that can lead to dangerous weight loss
The miracle fruit, Synsepalum dulcificum, is being studied for its ability to improve taste perception in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy, helping them manage 'chemo mouth' and retain weight. A clinical study showed some patients experienced better quality of life and weight gain, though results are preliminary.