Susan Calhoun - Nutrition, Cancer, & You: What you Need to Know, and Where to Start (For Your Health)
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Nutrition, Cancer and You provides specific questions to ask of the medical professionals, and it debunks some myths about eating. Written in easy-to-read terms, not medical jargon, this nutritional planning guide is a must for every cancer patient and care provider -- whether professional, family or friend.
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Addax Publishing Group 8643 Hauser Drive Suite 235 Lenexa, Kansas 66215 913-438-5333 800-598-5550
Edited by Michael McKenzie
Printed in the United States of America 96 97 98 99 00 01 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
Library of Congress Catalog Number: 96-85765
1997 by Susan Calhoun and Jane Bradley
All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any form without written permission from the publisher.
ISBN: 1-886110-06-9
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Endorsements
This book has been a helpful resource to many participants at the Bloch Cancer Support Center. It was one of the first books to be acquired by our library and is seldom checked in. TRISH MILLER, Former Director R.A. Bloch Cancer Support Center
As an oncology nurse for the past 10 years, I have always known the importance of nutrition for the oncology patient. These authors have given this topic high priority, as well as a thorough overview of nutrition. The content is precise enough for nursing use, yet written in a format that can be understood by anyone. As a nurse and patient advocate, I would recommend this as reading for every oncology nurse, patient, and/or family member. PAULA BOMAR, R.N. OCN
Very informative for patients with limited nutritional knowledge. DANA LEWIS, R.N. OCN
Gives cancer patients the nutritional basics they need to be able to maintain/improve their nutritional status. MELANIE SIMPSON, R.N. OCN
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The authors took every precaution to assure that the information in this book is in accordance with current recommendations and practices. However, ongoing research and a constant flow of information about cancer can change practices.
Our objective and passion is to help the patient and caregivers communicate easier with a physician about concerns over the patient's unique nutritional needs. No part of this book is intended to replace the instructions or advice of the physician.
We urge you to consult a physician on all matters relating to health.
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Contents
Foreword
By Dr. Scott C. Cozad
11
Introduction
15
1. Why Eating Well Is Important
19
2. General Advice For Eating Well
23
3. Minimizing Eating Problems
29
4. Eating But Still Losing Weight?
41
5. Basics Of Nutrition
57
6. Devising A Nutritional Care Plan
67
7. Team Support And Home Care
85
8. Putting It All Together
97
Recipes: Cooking For Your Health
101
Resources: Cancer Survivors Guide
129
Financial Assistance
147
Glossary
151
Bibliography and Recommended Reading
157
Index
184
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Foreword
Host factors such as functional level and weight loss have long been known to have a significant impact on clinical outcomes for cancer patients. As early as 1932 research pointed out that malnutrition was a major factor contributing to mortality.
Since then, research offers a greater understanding of the changes in metabolic pathways leading to cancer cachexia (severe malnutrition and muscle wasting). Now scientists aim their research at uncovering the underlying mechanisms, such as production of so-called cytokines or humoral factors. These are chemicals, made either directly by the cancer or as a response by the patient's body to the cancer, which have many effects on the body's handling of food and calories, as well as appetite.
Some experimental evidence suggests that blocking or eliminating these factors will help reverse the cachectic state. This raises the hope of future intervention aimed at the root cause of cancer cachexia.
Another approach to malnutrition is through successful treatment of the cancer itself. This is known to reverse tumor cachexia. This has long been the focus of the medical profession, and we have seen much progress in many types of cancer treatment. As the authors pointed out, aggressive support is increasingly important to allow patients to complete aggressive treatment plans. Physicians and patients must understand that to maximize the benefit of the treatment, the cachexia must be addressed as part of the overall approach, and not as an afterthought.
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