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A purposive sample of thirteen patients with head and neck cancer participated in the study. The interviews were tape\u2010recorded, transcribed <jats:italic>verbatim<\/jats:italic> and analysed using content analysis.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results<\/jats:title><jats:p>The experience of food, eating and meals up to nine months after radiotherapy was captured in six categories: \u2018A long journey \u2013 taking small steps to an uncertain future\u2019, \u2018A new way of eating\u2019, \u2018Eating without satisfaction\u2019, \u2018Challenging meals outside the family\u2019, \u2018Support and information \u2013 the key to a successful journey\u2019 and \u2018The creation and acceptance of a new normal\u2019.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title><jats:p>This study provides new information on the long\u2010term aspects of food, eating and meals in patients with head and neck cancer. Head and neck cancer signifies a long journey with problems affecting physical, psychological and social aspects of food. Information and support and the use of strategies are important for patients with head and neck cancer to adapt to new possibilities for living after cancer treatment.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Relevance to clinical practice<\/jats:title><jats:p>All members of the multiprofessional team need to be aware of the struggles with food and eating experienced by patients with head and neck cancer during the convalescent period. 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