TY  - JOUR
T1  - Nutritional Considerations for Cancer Patients
A1  - Chen, Angela
LA  - English
YR  - 1985
UL  - http://buscaintegrada.pucsp.br/vufind/Record/pubmed-2327554
AB  - Although weight loss is a frequent, though not invariable, component of the cancer syndrome, the associated malnutrition is a poor prognostic sign among both children and adults. This article describes the possible mechanisms of cancer cachexia; reviews the present state of nutritional support in cancer patients; identifies nutritional problems and workable approaches during the pre- and post-treatment periods; discusses the unconventional nutritional practices commonly encountered and lists resource materials for patients and families.
KW  - Features
ER  -