Critical evaluation of the role of nutritional support for radiation therapy patients

Journal Article · Tue Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1985 · Cancer (Philadelphia); (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1002/1097-0142(19850101)55:1+<263::AID-CNCR2820551310>3.0.CO;2-K· OSTI ID:5855085

Pezner, R; Archambeau, J O

Nutritional intake or absorption may be compromised by radiation therapy (RT) when large portions of the gastrointestinal tract are treated. Dietary counseling, oral supplements, tube feedings and intravenous hyperalimentation (IVH) have been employed to limit weight loss and lessen intestinal RT side effects. Unfortunately, no prospective study reviewed has shown improved tumor control or patient survival. Special diets and IVH have also been employed in select patients to relieve chronic malabsorption from severe radiation enteritis.

• Research Organization: City of Hope National Medical Center, Duarte, CA
• OSTI ID: 5855085
• Journal Information: Cancer (Philadelphia); (United States), Journal Name: Cancer (Philadelphia); (United States) Vol. 55:Suppl.1; ISSN CANCA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

550603* -- Medicine-- External Radiation in Therapy-- (1980-)
62 RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE
ABSORPTION
DIET
DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
DISEASES
GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT
INTESTINAL ABSORPTION
LOSSES
MEDICINE
NEOPLASMS
NUCLEAR MEDICINE
NUTRIENTS
NUTRITION
NUTRITIONAL DEFICIENCY
PATIENTS
RADIOLOGY
RADIOTHERAPY
SIDE EFFECTS
SURVIVAL TIME
THERAPY
UPTAKE
WEIGHT