Front Biosci. 2013 Jan 1;18:120-32.

Nutrition in oncologic patients during antiblastic treatment.

Berretta M, Michieli M, Di Francia R, Cappellani A, Rupolo M, Galvano F, Fisichella R, Berretta S, Tirelli U.
SourceDepartment of Medical Oncology, Centro di Riferimento Oncologico, National Cancer Institute, Aviano, Via Franco Gallini 2, 33081 Aviano (PN), Italy. mberretta@cro.it

Abstract
Cancer may induce weight loss and cachexia, and cancer treatment may contribute to nutritional impairment. Here, we review the literature on the mechanisms of cancer cachexia and the pharmacological interventions both in use in clinical practice and currently under development. Based on this analysis, several nutritional proposals for cancer patients are suggested and the importance of good nutritional status in candidates for hematopoietic stem cell transplantation is highlighted.


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