Malnutrition and its related symptoms are both frequent and deleterious effects of cancer treatment. Despite the importance of targeted nutritional interventions in ameliorating these effects, however, publications providing up-to-date information on novel nutritional approaches and strategies are lacking. This book is intended to fill the void by describing and evaluating in detail thenutritional strategies that may be employed to alleviate a wide variety of cancer treatment effects. The guidance provided will help to improve the survival and quality of life of cancer patients, and has the potential to dramatically affect how evidence-based clinical practice is established and improved overthe coming decade. The author is a distinguished expert in the field who has more than 25 years of experience in oncology nutrition and has been involved in establishing and implementing a Clinical Nutrition Oncology Program. Provides up-to-date information on novel nutritional approaches and strategies in cancer patients. Describes in detail the individual symptoms related to cancer treatment and how nutritional approaches may be used to alleviate them. Written by a distinguished expert in the field who has more than 25 years of experience in oncology nutrition. INDICE: Part 1: Introduction. Magnitude of the problem and establishing need.-Number of individuals diagnosed with cancer.-Number of cancer survivors.-Need for strategies to improve patient outcomes and improve quality of life.-Overview of Current treatments and related symptoms.-Need for a systematic, proactive nutritional approaches to specific symptoms related to novel and currentcancer treatment. Part 2: Screening, Assessment and re-assessment of the Cancer Patient. Timing.-Tools and variables for assessment.-Epidemiological.-Social.-Psychological.-Physiological.-Co-morbidities-Medical history.-Nutritional deficits.-Planning Nutritional Care and follow up.-Role of Interdisciplinary teams. Part 3: Physiological and psychological Symptoms of Cancer Treatment. Cancer Cachexia.-Cancer Anorexia.-Mucositis.-Dysphagia.-Radiation enteritis.-Diarrhea.-Nausea & Vomiting.-Depression.-Anxiety.-Fatigue.-Spontaneous Menopause.-Cognitive impairment.-Pain. Part 4: Concluding Remarks. Summary of Future Directions in Symptom Management Research.
- ISBN: 978-3-642-27232-5
- Editorial: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 296
- Fecha Publicación: 31/03/2012
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés