Define Nutrition, Diet and Cancer?
In this, we will discuss the common forms of cancer, how they develop, relevant etiological factors, pathological/metabolic changes and other complications related to cancer. We will also discuss the type of nutrition and diet counseling given to the patients with cancer. In the case of cancer patients there will be a lot of feeding problems related to cancer treatment. So, we are going to learn more about how to handle these patients. We should remember that each patient will be different and the dietary modifications should be based on individual needs, likes and dislikes treatment and so on. We should have real patience in handling patients with cancer
Objectives
After studying this unit, you will be able to:
- Elaborate on how cancer develops,
- Enumerate the etiological (risk) factors in the development of cancer,
- Describe the metabolic changes, clinical manifestations and complications in cancer,
- Classify the different types of cancer depending upon the site of development,
- Discuss the different modes of treatment,
- Manage the cancer patients in relation to the diet therapy and feeding problems, and
- Explain the preventive measures.