Nutritional Issues in Cancer Care

A practical guide on nutrition for healthcare professionals involved in the day-to-day management of patients in all phases of cancer care including prevention, treatment, survivorship, and palliative care. Unlike other books on nutritional oncology that focus on the nutritional needs of patients during the various forms of treatment for cancer, Nutritional Issues in Cancer Care is designed to provide site-specific information regarding the disease, common treatment modalities, and nutrition implications. Chapters detail nutritional issues in cancer prevention, complementary and alternative medicine, hospice and palliative care, and more. Specific types of cancer are also individually examined including breast, colorectal, esophageal and gastric, head and neck, lung, pancreatic, prostate, and many more. Unique to Nutritional Issues in Cancer Care, each chapter in the book is authored by a registered nurse and a registered dietician. This book will provide a valuable insight