Book description
Nutrition plays a crucial role in supporting patients receiving
treatment for cancer. Carefully considered nutritional options can help
to manage patients with weight loss and cachexia, support the patient's
ability to recover from surgery and cope with treatments such as
chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Patients living with and beyond cancer
can also benefit from advice on optimal nutrition and lifestyle changes.
Edited by Dr Clare Shaw, Consultant Dietitian at The Royal Marsden
NHS Foundation Trust, Nutrition and Cancer takes an unrivalled
look at this prevalent disease, offering the reader:
- An insight into the nutritional challenges faced for patients
with cancer
- A practical guide to nutrition and dietetic practice in cancer care
- A detailed look at nutritional options for different diagnostic groups
- Contributions from a wide range of cancer specialists
An excellent resource for dietitians, clinical nutritionists,
doctors, nurses and other health professionals working with cancer
patients, this book is also a fascinating reference for students and
researchers with an interest in the area.
Dr Clare Shaw, Consultant Dietitian and Head of
Rehabilitation Research, The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust,
Fulham Road, London
