Written and reviewed by registered dietitian nutritionists practicing in oncology, several of whom are ASPEN members, this comprehensive resource provides both evidence-based and experienced-based information for application in clinical practice. This fully updated second edition addresses nutrition through the cancer continuum, from carcinogenesis and prevention, to treatment, survivorship, and palliative care.
Highlights:
- Thirteen chapters covering nutrition screening, assessment, diagnosis and treatment of nutrition impact symptoms, and intervention and monitoring through medical nutrition therapy.
- Nutritional effects of cancer treatments, including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and radiation therapy.
- The chapter on nutrition support is a unique resource for enteral and parenteral nutrition criteria for the oncology patient population, detailing long-term complications and providing suggestions for prevention and management.
- A new chapter covering hematologic malignancies.
- A new chapter covering medical cannabis for cancer symptom management.
- Appendices summarize evidence-based diets and alternative or unfounded diets for cancer prevention and treatment and select dietary supplements and functional foods.
- Free continuing education available for dietitians, CPEU: 12.5
Editors:
Anne Coble Voss, PhD, RDN, LDN; Valaree Williams, MS, RD, CSO, LDN, CNSC, FAND
Publisher: Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics │ ISBN: 978-0-88091-067-5 │ Format: Paperback │ Pages: 690
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