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Gaining insight into survivors\u2019 experiences with nutrition care can inform the development of tailored nutrition care programs for this population. The present study investigated esophageal and gastric cancer survivors\u2019 nutritional challenges and complications. It also explored survivors\u2019 and their carers\u2019 perceived unmet nutrition care needs. Methods: Esophageal and gastric cancer survivors and their caregivers were invited to participate in a semi-structured interview. Participants were asked about their nutritional challenges and experiences with existing dietetic services in meeting their nutrition care needs. Data were analyzed using Braun and Clarke\u2019s six-stage approach to thematic analysis. Results: Twelve individual interviews were completed and analyzed, and three themes emerged: nutrition-related challenges and complications, experiences with dietetic services, and coping strategies. Persistent gastrointestinal symptoms were reported as the main nutritional challenges impacting survivors\u2019 daily and social lives. While participants reported good access to dietetic services, they emphasized the need for additional support during early post-surgery stages and long-term survivorship. Key unmet needs included access to personalized dietary advice for symptom management and timely information on nutritional challenges and post-treatment complications. Conclusions: The present study underscores the need for increased dietitian support throughout the esophageal and gastric cancer journey to provide timely, personalized, and practical dietary information for survivors and their caregivers. 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