Nutritional Management of Cancer Treatment Effects [electronic resource] /
Kumar, Nagi B.author.
While the benefits of modern cancer treatments are becoming ever more evident, many cancer patients continue to be at risk for developing physiological and psychological treatment effects that may lead to premature morbidity and death. Nutrition is one important aspect that needs to be considered throughout the clinical spectrum of patient care and management. Malnutrition and its related symptoms are both frequent and deleterious consequences of treatment in cancer patients. Targeted nutritional interventions offer a new avenue for the prevention or management of malnutrition, cognitive impairment, obesity, osteoporosis, and other symptoms of critical significance. Despite the importance of nutrition in ameliorating the symptoms of cancer treatment, publications providing up-to-date information on novel nutritional approaches and strategies are lacking. This book is intended to fill the void by describing in detail the nutritional 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 over the 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.
Description based upon print version of record.
Nutritional Management of Cancer Treatment Effects; Copyright page; Dedication; Preface; Acknowledgement; Contents; 1: Introduction; References; 2: Assessment of Malnutrition and Nutritional Therapy Approaches in Cancer Patients; 2.1 Definition; 2.2 Prevalence of Malnutrition in Cancer Patients; 2.3 Etiology of Malnutrition; 2.3.1 Tumor-Related Etiology; 2.3.2 Treatment-Related Etiology; 2.4 Assessment of Malnutrition in Cancer Patients; 2.4.1 Nutritional Screening; 2.4.2 Nutritional Assessment; 2.4.2.1 Medical History; 2.4.2.2 Psychosocial History; 2.4.2.3 Anthropometric Data
Body Weight and Body Mass IndexBody Composition; Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DXA); 2.4.2.4 Measurements of Function and Strength; 2.4.2.5 Nutritional Intake; 2.4.2.6 Biochemical Markers; 2.4.2.7 Immune and Inflammatory Markers; 2.4.2.8 Quality of Life; 2.5 Nutrition Therapy; 2.5.1 Estimation of Nutritional Needs; 2.5.1.1 Calories; 2.5.1.2 Protein; 2.5.1.3 Fats/Lipids; 2.5.1.4 Vitamins and Minerals; 2.5.1.5 Determining Hydration; 2.6 Route of Nutrition Intervention; 2.6.1 Oral Intake; 2.6.2 Enteral Nutrition; 2.6.3 Parenteral Nutrition; 2.7 Reassessment and Follow-up Nutritional Care
2.8 Patient and Family Communication/Education2.9 Communication with Interdisciplinary Team; 2.10 Future Directions; References; 3: Cancer Anorexia (CA); Core Messages; 3.1 Definition/Description; 3.2 Prevalence; 3.3 Etiology and Potential Mechanisms; 3.3.1 Tumor- and Treatment-Related Etiology of Anorexia; 3.3.2 Perturbations of the Physiological Regulation of Eating Behavior as Etiology of Anorexia; 3.3.3 Psychosocial Etiology of Anorexia; 3.4 Current Therapies for Cancer Anorexia; 3.4.1 Timing of Diagnosis and Intervention; 3.4.2 Nutrition Supplementation
3.4.3 Appetite Stimulants and Other Pharmacotherapies to Treat Anorexia3.4.4 Increase Lean Body Mass with Physical Activity; 3.5 Guidelines for Treatment; 3.5.1 Nutrition Guidelines; 3.5.2 Pharmacotherapy; 3.5.3 Speech Therapist; 3.5.4 Physical Activity; 3.5.5 Follow-up; 3.6 Future Directions; Summary for the Clinician; References; 4: Cancer Cachexia (CC); Core Messages; 4.1 Definition; 4.2 Prevalence; 4.3 Etiology of Cancer Cachexia; 4.3.1 Potential Molecular Mechanisms of CC; 4.4 Current Therapies for CC; 4.4.1 Nutritional Approaches; 4.4.1.1 Eicosapentaenoic Acid; 4.4.2 Appetite Stimulants
4.4.3 Physical Activity4.5 Guidelines for Treatment; 4.5.1 Nutrition Guidelines; 4.5.2 Pharmacotherapy; 4.5.3 Physical Activity; 4.5.4 Markers and Instruments for Patient Monitoring and Assessment of Response to Treatment by the Interdisciplinary Medical Team; 4.5.5 Follow-up; 4.6 Future Directions; Summary for the Clinician; References; 5: Oral Mucositis; Core Messages; 5.1 Definition; 5.2 Prevalence; 5.3 Etiology; 5.3.1 Patient- and Treatment-Related Etiology of Mucositis; 5.3.2 Biologic Development of Mucositis; 5.4 Current Therapies for Mucositis
5.4.1 Assessment and Early Identification of Oral Mucositis
Includes bibliographical references and index.
While the benefits of modern cancer treatments are becoming ever more evident, many cancer patients continue to be at risk for developing physiological and psychological treatment effects that may lead to premature morbidity and death. Nutrition is one important aspect that needs to be considered throughout the clinical spectrum of patient care and management. Malnutrition and its related symptoms are both frequent and deleterious consequences of treatment in cancer patients. Targeted nutritional interventions offer a new avenue for the prevention or management of malnutrition, cognitive impairment, obesity, osteoporosis, and other symptoms of critical significance. Despite the importance of nutrition in ameliorating the symptoms of cancer treatment, publications providing up-to-date information on novel nutritional approaches and strategies are lacking. This book is intended to fill the void by describing in detail the nutritional 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 over the 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.
Oncology  .
Clinical nutrition.
General practice (Medicine).
Oncology.
Clinical Nutrition.
General Practice / Family Medicine.