• Intervention
    Is there a relationship between a patient's alterations in food acidity / food seasoning to reduce symptoms and the reduction of symptoms associated with cancer?
    • Conclusion

      There is no evidence available that directly supports or refutes a relationship between a patient's alteration in food acidity/food seasoning to reduce symptoms and the reduction of symptoms associated with cancer.

    • Grade: V
      • Grade I means there is Good/Strong evidence supporting the statement;
      • Grade II is Fair;
      • Grade III is Limited/Weak;
      • Grade IV is Expert Opinion Only;
      • Grade V is Not Assignable.
      • High (A) means we are very confident that the true effect lies close to that of the estimate of the effect;
      • Moderate (B) means we are moderately confident in the effect estimate;
      • Low (C) means our confidence in the effect estimate is limited;
      • Very Low (D) means we have very little confidence in the effect estimate.
      • Ungraded means a grade is not assignable.
    • Search Plan and Results: Food Acidity and Food Seasoning and Symptoms/Complications 2005
       
    Is there a relationship between a patient's intake of spicy foods and the impact on the degree of oral mucositis in chemotherapy patients?
    • Conclusion

      One study of weak design suggests that there is a positive relationship between the intake of spicy foods and the degree of oral mucositis and oral symptom scores in chemotherapy patients. Initial evidence is presented that spicy foods should be avoided prior to and during mucositis-causing cancer treatment. More research with stronger study design and greater heterogeniety of patient populations is needed to evaluate the effect of the consumption of spicy foods before and during mucositis-causing chemotherapy.

    • Grade: III
      • Grade I means there is Good/Strong evidence supporting the statement;
      • Grade II is Fair;
      • Grade III is Limited/Weak;
      • Grade IV is Expert Opinion Only;
      • Grade V is Not Assignable.
      • High (A) means we are very confident that the true effect lies close to that of the estimate of the effect;
      • Moderate (B) means we are moderately confident in the effect estimate;
      • Low (C) means our confidence in the effect estimate is limited;
      • Very Low (D) means we have very little confidence in the effect estimate.
      • Ungraded means a grade is not assignable.
    • Search Plan and Results: Food Acidity and Food Seasoning and Symptoms/Complications 2005