Addressing Malnutrition During and Beyond Cancer Treatment

Explore the critical issue of malnutrition during cancer treatment in this informative lecture by Stanford University dietitians. Learn about the definition and characteristics of protein-calorie malnutrition, its impact on treatment tolerance, healing, and recovery. Discover effective nutrition interventions, strategies to improve intake, and techniques like FASS for managing taste changes. Understand when oral diets may not be sufficient and explore indications for enteral and parenteral nutrition. Gain valuable insights from experts Neha D. Shah, Astrid Shapiro, and Erika Connor on addressing malnutrition to help cancer patients stay nutritionally strong throughout their treatment journey and beyond.

Intro
Learning Objectives
Definition of Malnutrition
Characteristics of Malnutrition
Nutrition Interventions to Reduce Malnutrition
Strategies to Improve Intake
FASS for Taste Changes (Fat Acid Salt Sweet)
Sneak in Calories without Increasing Volume
Next Steps: When Oral Diet is not Enough
Indications for Enteral Nutrition
Indications for Parenteral Nutrition