Clinical Scorecard: Nutritional Strategies in Cancer Treatment: An Extensive Scoping Review

At a Glance

Key Highlights

• Malnutrition and treatment-related catabolism negatively impact oncology outcomes.
• Nutritional interventions include dietitian-led counseling, oral nutrition supplements, and multimodal prehabilitation.
• Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA)-enriched supplements improved appetite and treatment tolerability during chemotherapy.
• Culturally appropriate foods enhance acceptability and quality of life.
• Adherence to nutritional supplements is lower compared to exercise and medication.

Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

• Routine nutrition assessment is recommended in oncology care.

Management

• Individualized medical nutrition therapy and oral supplementation should be considered.

Monitoring & Follow-up

• Monitor adherence to nutritional interventions and their impact on treatment outcomes.

Risks

• Malnutrition risk varies by treatment context and tumor site.

Patient & Prescribing Data

Adults undergoing cancer treatment

Nutritional strategies can preserve physiological function and reduce treatment-related toxicity.

Clinical Best Practices

• Implement a systems perspective in nutrition interventions across the cancer care continuum.
• Ensure culturally appropriate dietary options are available to enhance patient acceptance.

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