Nutritional Management of Cancer Treatment Effects

By Nagi B. Kumar

Book Overview

Part 1: Introduction

Magnitude of the problem and establishing need.-Number of individuals diagnosed with cancer.-Number of cancer survivors.-Need for strategies to improve patient outcomes and improve quality of life.-Overview of Current treatments and related symptoms.-Need for a systematic, proactive nutritional approaches to specific symptoms related to novel and current cancer treatment.

Part 2: Screening, Assessment and re-assessment of the Cancer Patient

Timing.-Tools and variables for assessment.-Epidemiological.-Social.-Psychological.-Physiological.-Co-morbidities-Medical history.-Nutritional deficits.-Planning Nutritional Care and follow up.-Role of Interdisciplinary teams.

Part 3: Physiological and psychological Symptoms of Cancer Treatment

Cancer Cachexia.-Cancer Anorexia.-Mucositis.-Dysphagia.-Radiation enteritis.-Diarrhea.-Nausea & Vomiting.-Depression.-Anxiety.-Fatigue.-Spontaneous Menopause.-Cognitive impairment.-Pain.

Part 4: Concluding Remarks

Summary of Future Directions in Symptom Management Research.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3642428916
• ISBN13: 9783642428913
• Release Date: April 2014
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 302 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"