Clinical Report: Nutritional Strategies in Cancer Treatment: An Extensive Scoping Review
Overview
This scoping review characterizes various nutritional modalities and their effectiveness in cancer management.
Background
Malnutrition and treatment-related catabolism are significant challenges in oncology, adversely affecting patient outcomes. Nutrition influences treatment response and survivorship.
Data Highlights
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Key Findings
Fifteen studies from multiple countries were included, focusing on various nutritional interventions.
Interventions included dietitian-led counseling, oral nutritional supplements, and multimodal prehabilitation.
Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA)-enriched oral nutritional supplementation improved appetite and treatment tolerability during chemotherapy.
Cachexia programs were found to be feasible and safe, although adherence to supplements was lower than to exercise and medication.
Culturally appropriate foods enhanced acceptability and quality of life for patients.
Clinical Implications
Nutritional therapy is a feasible component of cancer care. Further research is needed to evaluate adherence and cost-effectiveness.
Conclusion
Nutritional strategies are integral to cancer management, with varying impacts based on context and implementation fidelity.
