Cancer: impact of nutrition intervention outcome—nutrition issues for patients

OBJECTIVE: We examined nutritional issues, assessment, and intervention strategies for patients with cancer. METHODS: Reviews of practice guidelines and published reports were used to identify nutritional issues and strategies that can benefit patients with cancer. RESULTS: Assessment tools such as...

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Published in:Nutrition (Burbank, Los Angeles County, Calif.) Los Angeles County, Calif.), 2001-09, Vol.17 (9), p.769-772
Main Authors: Capra, Sandra, Ferguson, Maree, Ried, Kristen
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Anorexia - etiology
Biological and medical sciences
Cachexia - etiology
Cachexia - physiopathology
cancer
Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions
Humans
malnutrition
Medical sciences
Neoplasms - complications
Neoplasms - therapy
Nutrition Assessment
Nutrition Disorders - etiology
Nutrition Disorders - prevention & control
Nutrition Disorders - therapy
Nutrition outcomes
nutrition screening
Nutritional Status
Other treatments
Practice Guidelines as Topic
Prognosis
Quality of Life
Treatment Outcome
Treatment. General aspects
Tumors
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Summary:OBJECTIVE: We examined nutritional issues, assessment, and intervention strategies for patients with cancer. METHODS: Reviews of practice guidelines and published reports were used to identify nutritional issues and strategies that can benefit patients with cancer. RESULTS: Assessment tools such as the Patient-Generated Subjective Global Assessment are useful in terms of identifying patients with nutrition issues and guiding intervention. However, quality of life and other measures should also be considered. There is a need for early and ongoing nutrition interventions. CONCLUSIONS: Encourage patients to try a new food or supplement on days when they are not receiving chemotherapy or radiation therapy because it may result in better tolerance. Screen patients to determine their nutritional status. Closely monitor changes in weight, food intake, and symptoms such as nausea and vomiting. Refer to a registered dietitian for a complete nutrition assessment and individualized counseling.
ISSN:0899-9007
1873-1244
DOI:10.1016/S0899-9007(01)00632-3