Background: Post-radiotherapy, cancer patients frequently experience significant psychological distress, including anxiety and depression, which is often exacerbated by malnutrition. The interplay between nutritional status and psychological well-being is critical yet underexplored in integrated care models at many tertiary centers, including Sardar Patel Medical College, Bikaner. Aim p<0.001) and depression (15.1±3.4 to 9.3±2.8; p<0.001), with no significant change in the control group. Significant improvements were also observed in global quality of life scores (42.5 to 65.8), nutritional status (well-nourished patients increased from 10% to 62%), serum albumin, hemoglobin, and a marked reduction in reported fatigue. Conclusion: A structured nutritional intervention significantly improves psychological well-being, quality of life, and nutritional biomarkers in post-radiotherapy cancer patients. This study advocates for the mandatory integration of dietitian-led nutritional support into standard oncology care protocols to facilitate holistic recovery. Keywords: Nutritional Support, Psychological Distress, Cancer, Radiotherapy, Quality of Life, Anxiety, Depression.
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