Nutritional Oncology: Nutrition in Cancer Prevention, Treatment, and Survivorship

There is a long history of interest in the role of nutrition in cancer but only in the last 50 years has this interdisciplinary field developed scientific evidence from a combination of population studies, basic research, and clinical studies. Precision oncology, targeted therapies and immunonutrition have led to advances in cancer treatment and prevention. The editors have over 40 years of clinical and research experience integrating science with practical advice based on available evidence for healthcare professionals while highlighting research vistas for the scientific community. The book includes a chapter on nutrition support.

Features:

Comprehensive treatment of all aspects of nutrition and cancer, including nutrition support, response to treatment, avoidance of relapse, and promotion of quality of life for cancer survivors.Examination of alternative medicines and botanical dietary supplements and identification of hypotheses for future science-based research.
This book is written for doctors, dietitians, and other health care professionals advising cancer patients, cancer survivors, and the general public.

Contents:

1. Historical Evolution of the Role of Nutrition in Cancer
2. Cancer Metabolism and Nutrition
3. Precision Oncology and Precision Nutrition
4. Phytonutrients and Cancer
5. Nutrition and Immune Function
6. Personalized Nutrition and Cancer
7. Epidemiology of Nutrition, Diet, and Cancer Risk
8. Oxidant Stress and Carcinogenesis
9. Nutrition, Angiogenesis, and Cancer
10. Cholesterol and Prostate Cancer
11. The Microbiome and Cancer
12. Exercise, Energy Balance, Body Composition, and Cancer Risk
13. Nutrition, Hormones, Cancer Risk and Progression
14. Nutrition Support for Cancer Patients Throughout the Continuum of Care
15. Malnutrition and Cancer Cachexia
16. Nutrition and Chemotherapy in the Epidemic of Obesity
17. Integrative Oncology and Nutrition
18. Susceptibility to Common Age-Related Chronic Diseases
19. Nutritional Advice and Dietary Supplements for the Cancer Survivor
20. Lifestyle Changes and Behavioral Approaches for the Cancer Survivor
21. Environmental Factors in Cancer Risk
22. Minority Health Disparities in Nutrition and Cancer
23. The Critical Questions in Nutrition and Cancer That Remain

Editors:

David Heber, MD, PhD; Zhaoping Li, MD, PhD; Vay Liang W. Go, MD

Publisher: CRC Press │ ISBN: 978-1-03200-261-3 │ Format: Paperback │ Pages: 520

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