Hi there again. Tell him the hair thing was the most disturbing thing for me being a woman.. I lost all of it from almost the top of my ears down to my nape and it thinned all over my left side - I looked funny! And my ponytail was anorexic in a big way! This was all due to rads - being a man is a little better because he can shave his whole head to match! at some point food becomes unpalatable - I mean completely - pop tasted like turpentine, etc. he needs to look at it not as a pleasure to eat but a survival tool. Seriously I tried soups etc, up to week 4-5 then I gave up and went for bland and just chugged my ensure plus (I changed flavors frequently to stave off boredom) . Since he's a man and needs more - calories -the carnation is right for him. Flatten club soda - let it sit on the counter... If he's drinking water it's likely most comfortable Luke warm, have him down a glass of this. It helps heal. And because you can drink it it's hydration. Post chemo there are several drugs he has to take up to day three then his breakthrough antiemetic if needed-- maybe try having him take it half an hour before he tries eating. And taking meds on an empty stomach can contribute to nausea, so maybe if he even takes a mouthful, if he has to have a pain med. I remember the feeling of not wanting to eat but I forced myself - I was my own caregiver despite being married. Since my husband works long hours and didn't know what to do for me. Plus I'm just like that... I know what has to be done so I suck it up and do it! And I want to be left alone when I feel crappy. good luck! Hopefully something will work. The drugs and the treatments are poisoning him, he needs nutrition to fight back. Take care and do take a mental health break!