Role of Muscle and Nutrition Throughout the Cancer Journey

Publication Date: 01 September 2018

Presenter(s): Dr Alessandro Laviano

Location: Madrid, Spain

Why Muscle Matters: Meeting Nutrition Needs Throughout the Cancer Journey

Dr Laviano provides an overview of the importance of muscle mass in cancer patients, including practical ways clinicians can assess muscle mass. He also highlights research and evidence to support the role of nutrition intervention and specific nutrients in improving muscle mass and patient outcomes; and current expert guidelines and recommendations.

Presenter Bio(s):

Alessandro Laviano, MD

Sapienza University

Rome, Italy

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