Nutritional Management of Oncological Symptoms: A Comprehensive Review.

ABSTRACT: Throughout their experience of illness and during the course of treatment, a substantial proportion of cancer patients are prone to develop nutritional and/or metabolic disturbances. Additionally, cancer patients often encounter long-term side effects from therapies, which may lead to impaired digestion, nutrient absorption or bowel motility. Therefore, the preservation and maintenance of an optimal and balanced nutritional status are pivotal to achieving a better prognosis, increasing the tolerance and adherence to cancer therapies and improving the overall quality of life. In this context, personalized nutritional programs are essential for addressing conditions predisposing to weight loss, feeding difficulties, digestion problems and intestinal irregularity, with the goal of promoting a

SUBMITTER: Garutti M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10745914 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature