Improvements in Clinical Oncology, due to earlier diagnoses and more efficient therapeutic strategies, have led to increased numbers of long-term survivors, albeit many with chronic diseases. Dealing with the complex care needs of these survivors is now an important part of Medical Oncology. Suitable diet and physical activity regimes will be important in maintaining their health. This paper will review what we know and what we can do in the near future for these patients.

The role of nutritional support in cured/chronic patients

Caccialanza R.;Pedrazzoli P.;
2020-01-01

Abstract

Improvements in Clinical Oncology, due to earlier diagnoses and more efficient therapeutic strategies, have led to increased numbers of long-term survivors, albeit many with chronic diseases. Dealing with the complex care needs of these survivors is now an important part of Medical Oncology. Suitable diet and physical activity regimes will be important in maintaining their health. This paper will review what we know and what we can do in the near future for these patients.
2020
The Oncology category covers resources on the etiology, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer such as chemotherapy, radiation and gene therapy. Cancer specialties such as gynecologic oncology, neuro-oncology, surgical oncology, radiological oncology, oral oncology and dermatological oncology are also included.
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Cancer survivors; Diet; Nutritional care; Body Weight Maintenance; Dietary Carbohydrates; Dietary Fiber; Dietary Proteins; Eating; Healthy Lifestyle; Humans; Minerals; Nutrition Therapy; Nutritional Physiological Phenomena; Patient Care; Vitamins; Cancer Survivors; Dietary Supplements; Nutritional Status
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Rosti, G.; Romano, F.; Secondino, S.; Caccialanza, R.; Lobascio, F.; Carminati, O.; Pedrazzoli, P.; Tralongo, P.
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