Background: Cervical cancer is a malignant tumor in women that attacks the
female reproductive organs, namely around the vaginal mucosa and cervical canal
mucosa or what is usually called the lower part between the women’s genitals and
the uterus. The factor that increase the chance of cervical cancer in women
accroding to the ACS or American Cancer Society include HPV (Human Papiloma
Virus) infection, sexual behavior, family history of cervical cancer, age, use of
hormonal birth control, smoking, income and socio-economic status, race,
unhealthy diet, presence of abnormal cells, frequent pregnancy, and DES
(dietilstillbestrol). The most common treatment for cervical cancer sufferers is
chemotherapy. Side effects of chemotherapy result in nausea, vomiting,
gastrointestinal disordes, decreased appetite, weight loss, hair loss, blackened
skin. Objective: To determine changes in nutritional patterns in cervical cancer
patients during chemtherapy at the Dr. Regional General Hospital. Soedarso in the
Ramin Room. Method: The method used is qualitative with a case study approach.
The research was conducted ar RSUD Dr. Soedarso on June 25 2024 involving 3
respondents. Data were analyzed using narrative studies, interviews, observastions
and audio recoding. Data were analyzed using narrative analysis. Results: The
results obtained from the 3 respondents were that there were similarities in the
complaints from the 3 respondents. Nausea, vomiting, decreased appetite, weight
loss, hair loss and blackened skin occur.