{"id":62694,"date":"2026-08-31T16:34:22","date_gmt":"2026-08-31T20:34:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getpalliativecare.org\/?p=62694"},"modified":"2026-09-02T17:18:24","modified_gmt":"2026-09-02T21:18:24","slug":"appetite-changes-during-serious-illness-what-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/getpalliativecare.org\/es\/appetite-changes-during-serious-illness-what-you-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Cambios en el apetito durante una enfermedad grave: lo que necesitas saber."},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-large wp-image-62696\" src=\"https:\/\/getpalliativecare.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Photo-of-friends-enjoying-a-meal-together-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Photograph of friends enjoying a meal together at a dining table\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/getpalliativecare.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Photo-of-friends-enjoying-a-meal-together-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/getpalliativecare.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Photo-of-friends-enjoying-a-meal-together-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/getpalliativecare.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Photo-of-friends-enjoying-a-meal-together-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/getpalliativecare.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Photo-of-friends-enjoying-a-meal-together-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/getpalliativecare.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Photo-of-friends-enjoying-a-meal-together-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/getpalliativecare.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Photo-of-friends-enjoying-a-meal-together.jpg 1254w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Si usted o alguien a quien cuida padece una enfermedad grave, es posible que haya notado un cambio en el apetito. Esto es com\u00fan, ya sea que se manifieste en porciones m\u00e1s peque\u00f1as, menos inter\u00e9s en sus comidas favoritas o incluso saltarse comidas. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Esto puede afectar a algo m\u00e1s que al cuerpo. La comida est\u00e1 ligada a nuestra identidad y a nuestra cultura. Para algunos, puede ser una forma de demostrar amor, ya sea cocinando para alguien o compartiendo una comida.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Para saber m\u00e1s, hablamos con Rima Itani Al-Nimr, MS, RD, LD, dietista registrada con a\u00f1os de experiencia trabajando con pacientes y familias. Esto es lo que quiere que sepas.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"TextRun SCXW140093961 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW140093961 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">\u00bfPor qu\u00e9 podr\u00eda estar cambiando tu apetito?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW140093961 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Los cambios en el apetito son frecuentes en enfermedades graves y pueden deberse a diversas razones. Generalmente, la causa es un s\u00edntoma de la propia enfermedad o un efecto secundario del tratamiento, como la quimioterapia. Esto puede manifestarse como n\u00e1useas, malestar estomacal o un sabor diferente en los alimentos, incluso met\u00e1lico.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/getpalliativecare.org\/es\/how-addressing-fatigue-can-improve-your-quality-of-life\/\">Fatiga<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/getpalliativecare.org\/es\/patient-stories-how-palliative-care-helps-with-anxiety-pain-and-more\/\">ansiedad<\/a>Los cambios de humor tambi\u00e9n pueden influir. Cuando te mueves menos, tu apetito tiende a disminuir. Y a veces, si est\u00e1s tan concentrado en las citas y el tratamiento, comer puede quedar relegado a un segundo plano.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"TextRun SCXW105113627 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW105113627 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">Cu\u00e1ndo hablar con tu\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW105113627 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">Paliativo\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW105113627 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">Equipo de atenci\u00f3n<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW105113627 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW105113627 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW207997424 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW207997424 BCX0\">l<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW207997424 BCX0\">deja que tu<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW207997424 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW207997424 BCX0\">f\u00e9retro<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW207997424 BCX0\">iativo\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW207997424 BCX0\">cuidado<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW207997424 BCX0\">\u00a0t\u00e9<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW207997424 BCX0\">metro<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW207997424 BCX0\">\u00a0(o\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW207997424 BCX0\">otro<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW207997424 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW207997424 BCX0\">doctor<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW207997424 BCX0\">r si t\u00fa\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW207997424 BCX0\">no<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW207997424 BCX0\"> (\u00bfTienes uno todav\u00eda?)<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW207997424 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW207997424 BCX0\">Si notas alg\u00fan cambio en tu apetito, av\u00edsame.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW207997424 BCX0\">T<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW207997424 BCX0\">hola<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW207997424 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW207997424 BCX0\">aqu\u00ed t<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW207997424 BCX0\">o para ayudarte a navegar\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW207997424 BCX0\">este<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW207997424 BCX0\">,\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW207997424 BCX0\">junto con cualquier otro s\u00edntoma<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW207997424 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW207997424 BCX0\">o\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW207997424 BCX0\">desaf\u00edos que puede enfrentar<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW207997424 BCX0\">.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW207997424 BCX0\">Eso podr\u00eda\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW207997424 BCX0\">significa conectarte con un\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentStart SCXW207997424 BCX0\">registrado<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW207997424 BCX0\">\u00a0diet\u00e9tico<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentStart SCXW207997424 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW207997424 BCX0\">(<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW207997424 BCX0\">Es posible que tengan uno en el hospital o centro m\u00e9dico.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW207997424 BCX0\">)<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW207997424 BCX0\">,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW207997424 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW207997424 BCX0\">o<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW207997424 BCX0\">\u00a0otro recurso en su\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentStart CommentHighlightPipeRest CommentHighlightRest SCXW207997424 BCX0\">comunidad<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightPipeRest SCXW207997424 BCX0\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW207997424 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278,&quot;335572079&quot;:6,&quot;335572080&quot;:1,&quot;335572081&quot;:0,&quot;469789806&quot;:&quot;single&quot;}\">\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"TextRun SCXW170462747 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW170462747 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">Pregunte por un dietista registrado.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW170462747 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW208710158 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW208710158 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">Un dietista registrado puede ayudar a determinar\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW208710158 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">por qu\u00e9<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW208710158 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">\u00a0tu apetito\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW208710158 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">est\u00e1 cambiando<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW208710158 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">\u00a0y ofrecer ideas que se adapten a tus gustos,\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW208710158 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">vida y<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW208710158 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">\u00a0cultura o\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW208710158 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">religi\u00f3n<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW208710158 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW208710158 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">F<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW208710158 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">buena<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW208710158 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW208710158 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">es<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW208710158 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">\u00a0personal,\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW208710158 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">entonces<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW208710158 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">\u00a0Este tipo de ayuda personalizada puede marcar una verdadera diferencia.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW208710158 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">Si trabajas con un dietista registrado,\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW208710158 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">t\u00fa&#039;<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW208710158 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">todo<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW208710158 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW208710158 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">juntarse con<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW208710158 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">\u00a0ellos para establecer\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW208710158 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">comida y\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW208710158 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">nutrici\u00f3n\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW208710158 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">objetivos y\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW208710158 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">elaborar un plan,\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW208710158 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">as\u00ed que t\u00fa<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW208710158 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">El cuerpo obtiene lo que necesita<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW208710158 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">.\u00a0<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"TextRun SCXW208710158 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW208710158 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">No hay una forma incorrecta de comer ahora mismo.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW208710158 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Es posible que encuentres muchos consejos sobre alimentaci\u00f3n y nutrici\u00f3n en internet o de amigos y familiares, quienes podr\u00edan tener opiniones sobre lo que debes y no debes comer. Si padeces una enfermedad grave, Rima recomienda ignorar la mayor\u00eda de esas opiniones. \u00abNo existe un \u00fanico enfoque que sirva para todos\u00bb, explica. Lo m\u00e1s importante es comer lo que te apetezca en ese momento, siempre y cuando sea seguro y se ajuste a lo que hayas hablado con tu equipo m\u00e9dico.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cLo m\u00e1s importante es comer lo que te apetezca en ese momento.\u201d<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Algunos d\u00edas, eso podr\u00eda significar elegir alimentos con m\u00e1s nutrientes. Otros d\u00edas, podr\u00eda significar darnos un gusto. B\u00e1sicamente, no hay alimentos &quot;buenos&quot; ni &quot;malos&quot;. El objetivo no es tener una dieta perfecta, sino sobrellevar los momentos de falta de apetito, ya que los cambios en el apetito suelen ser pasajeros, no permanentes.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"TextRun SCXW20722426 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW20722426 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">Encuentra apoyo cerca de casa.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW20722426 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Si no es posible acudir a la consulta de un dietista registrado, considere consultar con su equipo de cuidados paliativos (o con otro m\u00e9dico) sobre la posibilidad de recibir comidas preparadas seg\u00fan sus necesidades m\u00e9dicas. Si cumple con los requisitos y recibe una derivaci\u00f3n, es posible que pueda recibir comidas preparadas a domicilio, adaptadas a sus necesidades. \u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Si tiene problemas para hacer la compra o acceder a los alimentos, es importante que se lo comunique a su equipo de cuidados paliativos. Ellos le ayudar\u00e1n a conectarse con recursos alimentarios cercanos (adem\u00e1s de\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/getpalliativecare.org\/es\/need-help-with-grocery-shopping-or-cooking-these-15-programs-help-people-living-with-a-serious-illness\/\">estos quince programas<\/a>).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278,&quot;335572079&quot;:6,&quot;335572080&quot;:1,&quot;335572081&quot;:0,&quot;469789806&quot;:&quot;single&quot;}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Tambi\u00e9n est\u00e1 bien aceptar ayuda de familiares y amigos cuando est\u00e1s pasando por un momento dif\u00edcil. Cuando la gente te pregunte c\u00f3mo pueden ayudar, considera darles ideas espec\u00edficas, como por ejemplo:\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mealtrain.com\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">organizar un tren de comidas<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0para garantizar que disponga de comidas cuando no pueda prepararlas usted mismo.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cEst\u00e1 bien aceptar ayuda cuando est\u00e1s pasando por un momento dif\u00edcil.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2><span class=\"TextRun SCXW154657757 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentStart CommentHighlightPipeRest CommentHighlightRest SCXW154657757 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">\u00bfQu\u00e9 son los cuidados paliativos?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW154657757 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW110434061 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/getpalliativecare.org\/es\/whatis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW110434061 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW110434061 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Cuidados paliativos<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW110434061 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW110434061 BCX0\">\u00a0es\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW110434061 BCX0\">especializado<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW110434061 BCX0\">\u00a0atenci\u00f3n m\u00e9dica para personas que viven con una enfermedad grave. Este tipo de atenci\u00f3n se centra en el alivio de los s\u00edntomas y el estr\u00e9s de una enfermedad grave. El objetivo es mejorar\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW110434061 BCX0\">calidad<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW110434061 BCX0\">\u00a0de vida tanto para el paciente como para la familia. Los cuidados paliativos son proporcionados por un equipo especialmente capacitado de m\u00e9dicos, enfermeras, trabajadores sociales, capellanes y otros especialistas que trabajan junto con sus otros m\u00e9dicos para brindar un nivel adicional de apoyo.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW110434061 BCX0\">apropiado en<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW110434061 BCX0\">\u00a0cualquier edad y en cualquier etapa\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW110434061 BCX0\">en<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW110434061 BCX0\">\u00a0una enfermedad grave y puede proporcionarse junto con tratamientos curativos.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW110434061 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Acerca de GetPalliativeCare.org<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/getpalliativecare.org\/es\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">ObtengaCuidadosPaliativos.org<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0es un recurso en l\u00ednea para pacientes y familias que se enfoca en brindar informaci\u00f3n sobre cuidados paliativos desde el punto de diagn\u00f3stico. En GetPalliativeCare.org, puede tomar una\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/getpalliativecare.org\/es\/rightforyou\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">cuestionario corto<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0para ver si podr\u00eda beneficiarse de los cuidados paliativos y\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/getpalliativecare.org\/es\/provider-directory\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">encontrar un proveedor cercano<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. El sitio es proporcionado por el Centro para Avances en Cuidados Paliativos.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Nota: Esta publicaci\u00f3n de blog tiene fines informativos \u00fanicamente y no constituye asesoramiento m\u00e9dico. Consulte siempre con su m\u00e9dico antes de realizar cambios en su dieta o nutrici\u00f3n.<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you or someone you care for is living with a serious illness, you may have noticed a change in appetite. 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