This research investigates taste alterations experienced by cancer patients during chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Using electrogustometry and flavour profile analysis, the study measures and categorizes changes in taste perception to guide the development of tailored food products that improve nutrition, comfort, and quality of life for people undergoing cancer treatment.

his talk outlines the scale of cancer in Canada and argues that traditional chemotherapy, while important, is limited by toxicity, discomfort, and poor tumor targeting. It highlights promising newer approaches including nanoparticle drug delivery, liposomal therapies, complex nanotherapies with imaging and heat generation, and future possibilities such as cancer vaccines.

Body motion during radiotherapy can misalign radiation delivery, risking tumor underdosing and healthy tissue damage. This research introduces real-time dose calculation software that tracks motion during treatment, enabling immediate corrections. Clinical testing shows one in five treatments benefit from adjustment, significantly improving radiotherapy safety and effectiveness.