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Examining Guidelines and New Evidence in Oncology Nutrition: A Position Paper on Gaps and Opportunities in Multimodal Approaches to Improve Patient Care

Publication Date: 26 October 2021

Author(s): Carla Prado, Chelsia Gillis, Anthony Sung, Şuayib Yalçın, Suzanne Dixon, Shila Newman, Abby Sauer, Refaat Hegazi, and Martin R Chasen

Abstract

Malnutrition, muscle loss, and cachexia are prevalent in cancer and remain key challenges in oncology today. These conditions are frequently underrecognized and undertreated and have devastating consequences for patients. Early nutrition screening/assessment and intervention are associated with improved patient outcomes.

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