Neuroendocrine Tumors: A Comprehensive Review on Nutritional Approaches.

ABSTRACT: Neuroendocrine neoplasms are a heterogeneous group of neoplasms with increasing incidence, high prevalence, and survival worldwide. About 90% of cases are well differentiated forms, the so-called neuroendocrine tumors (NETs), with slow proliferation rates and prolonged survival but frequent development of liver metastases and endocrine syndromes. Both the tumor itself and systemic therapy may have an impact on patient nutrition. Malnutrition has a negative impact on outcome in patients with NETs, as well as obesity. In addition, obesity and metabolic syndrome have been shown to be risk factors for both the development and prognosis of NET. Therefore, dietary assessment based on body composition and lifestyle modifications should be an integral part of the treatment of NET patients. Nutriti

SUBMITTER: Muscogiuri G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9496842 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature