Support of and information to family members may improve the cancer patient's
dietary intake. Nutritional problems often cause anxiety in the family; to eat and drink
is fundamental to our daily life. Families and other caregivers need information, verbal
and in writing, on suitable messages, including the "consumed food is good food", and
how to best utilise commercial supplements. In Studies I, III and IV, the dietician had
continuous contact with the families, on the ward, at the out-patient clinic and by
telephone