Abstract: Cancer-associated cachexia and anorexia syndrome (CACS) is a significant problem of oncology population, which is characterized by an unintentional loss of weight and constant inflammation. Malnutrition is encountered in about 75 % of all patients with cancer, which increases likelihood of complication, lowers the adherence to treatment, and lowers the quality of life. Malnutrition predisposition is especially relevant in older people and patients with head and neck, lung, and stomach cancer patients. The Nutritional screening and intervention is essential to the identification and recovery of malnourished patients because of a timely approach. Research has shown that post-operative nutrition intake may be improved through nutritional supplementation and that early clinical nutrition interventions are linked to substantially better treatment outcomes. There are multiple tools of nutritional assessment screening malnutrition, and acting nutrition assessment and intervention showed better patient outcome. Nutritional therapy has continued to be an important part of cancer management and it includes personalized interventions, including oral nutritional supplement and nutritional counseling. Constant nutritional screening and evaluation is crucial in the formulation of efficient treatment plans. Focus on nutritional issues and individualized approach may enhance the treatment results and allow the patients to live a better life. Since healthcare professionals can alleviate the harmful consequences of malnutrition, they will be able to improve patient care and maximize their outcomes. Eating therefore should form part and parcel of the treatment of cancer in order to push towards patient outcomes. Keyword: Cachexia, Neoplasms, Malnutrition, Diet Therapy, Patient Care Team, Nutritional Assessment, Nutrition Therapy.
Farooqui et al. (Tue,) studied this question.