Nutrition during radiotherapy of cancer patients

Czech version

Authors: E. Kocmanová ^1,2
Authors‘ workplace: Klinika radiační onkologie, Masarykův onkologický ústav, Brno ¹; Klinika radiační onkologie, LF MU, Brno ²
Published in: Klin Onkol 2020; 33(Suppl 1): 27-30
Category: Review
doi: https://doi.org/10.14735/amko2020S27

Overview

Background: Nutritional status plays an important role in cancer patients. It affects the progression of the disease as well as the tolerance and effectiveness of the treatment. A significant proportion of oncological diseases leads to anorexia and weight loss. Therefore, it is essential to perform nutritional screening in all cancer patients. Consequently, if a risk of malnutrition is identified, a nutrition specialist is to be consulted to implement measures in order to improve the nutritional status of the patient. The patient is advised on the suitability of specific foods. It is possible to introduce sip feeding of nutritionally balanced pharmaceutical products between meals. If the patient is unable to swallow, it is essential to proceed with enteral nutrition by gastrostomy or jejunostomy which are introduced prior to the oncological treatment. In case of disrupted intestinal absorption, parenteral nutrition via a central venous catheter or a venous access port is required.

Purpose: Nutritional screening is an important part in all cancer patiens to ascertain adequate nutrition during and after treatment.

Conclusion: The review includes the most important basics of nutrition for radiation oncologists.

Keywords:

enteral nutrition – anorexia – tumor cachexia

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Clinical Oncology

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