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Nutritional interventions in cancer management: a comprehensive scoping review

  • By

  • Grace Taiwo Otitoju

  • Uju Maryanne Onuorah

  • Chinemerem Henry Ugo

  • Olawale Otitoju

  • Jennifer Molokwu

  • July 10, 2026

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    Malnutrition and treatment-related catabolism negatively impact outcomes in oncology, necessitating effective nutritional strategies.

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    Fifteen studies from various countries examined interventions like dietitian-led counseling and oral nutrition supplements.

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    EPA-enriched oral nutritional supplementation improved appetite and treatment tolerability during chemotherapy, but survival rates remained unchanged.

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    Cachexia programs were found to be feasible and safe, though adherence to supplements was lower compared to exercise and medication.

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    Culturally appropriate foods enhanced acceptability and quality of life for cancer patients undergoing nutritional interventions.

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Nutritional interventions in cancer management: a comprehensive scoping review

  • by Grace Taiwo Otitoju, Uju Maryanne Onuorah, Chinemerem Henry Ugo, Olawale Otitoju, Jennifer Molokwu

  • July 10, 2026

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