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Nutrition Management of the Cancer Patient
Abstract: This book provides nutrition guidelines and management techniques for cancer patients. Written by dieticians, nutritionists, and physicians for health professionals who are providing nutrition support for cancer patients, this publication describes skills and techniques acquired by these experts through years of experience. Topics include: nutrition needs of cancer patients; cancer's impact on the nutrition status of patients; screening, assessing, and monitoring; nutrition concerns for specific patient populations; nutrition concerns of treatment modalities; methods of management; tube feeding; parenteral nutrition; home care training; ethical and psychologic issues relating to the cancer patient; and cancer quackery.
Nutrition and the Cancer Patient
Abstract: Information is presented for cancer patients, their relatives and friends, and medical professionals on the nutritional and eating problems associated with cancer or with the various treatments used for curing or controlling cancer. Insight is given on the reasons for loss of appetite and taste sensations, feelings of fullness, aversions to certain foods and aromas, and nausea before and after treatment. Specific, practical suggestions are offered for dealing with these and other nutrition-related problems occurring in the cancer disease state. Background material on nutrition and on gastrointestinal tract functioning is included. Half of the 18 chapters present easily-prepared recipes which were selected to help cope with various eating problems that may arise. Information on a variety of special diets is appended. A listing of resources for obtaining additional information on the various aspects of cancer also is included. (wz).
Issues and Choices in Clinical Nutrition Practice
Written by eminent authorities in nutrition and dietetics, this unique text explores controversial and challenging issues that dietitians must deal with in clinical practice. Topics addressed include the economics of dietetic patient care. the dietetic professional's role on the healthcare team, the impact of emerging sciences on nutrition practice,and international nutritional guidelines. The book encourages students and practitioners to reevaluate the dietitian's role and examine viewpoints that vary from traditional approaches in nutrition practice. Issues to Ponder boxes provide interesting questions and topics for further exploration and discussion. More than 95 graphs and tables illustrate key concepts and synthesize important information.
Eating Well, Staying Well During and After Cancer
Making food an ally in the fight against cancer, this guide explores what to eat and what to avoid in order to stay strong and maximize the benefits of treatment. Covering topics such as the potential effects of supplements, vitamins and minerals, and herbs; coping with digestion- and eating-related side effects, such as sore mouth, nausea, and weight gain or loss; "special” diets, including those promoted as cures for cancer; as well as providing easy, healthy, and delicious recipes, this book will assist in healing and recovery.
Oncology Diet & Nutrition
Oncology Diet & Nutrition Patient Education Resource Manual provides e verything you need to help oncology patients meet their changing nutri tion needs. This comprehensive resource contains effective patient edu cation materials for many nutritional issues surrounding oncology ther apy and the side effects of cancer treatment and presents it for your immediate use. To maximize patient compliance and minimize obstacles t o learning, the handouts are simple, specific, and short, with helpful illustrations to reinforce learning.
Nutrition Facts Manual
Compilation of the appendices from Modern Nutrition in Health and Disease, eighth edition, 1994, by Maurice Shils, a Brandon/Hill selection. Useful reprint of nutrition-related charts, graphs, and tables. DNLM: Nutritional Requirements - tables.
Quick Reference to Clinical Dietetics
Quick Reference To Clinical Dietetics, Second Edition, Is An Easy-To-Use, Research-Based Text That Focuses On The Latest Topics In Nutrition Management. Designed For Quick Access And Clear Guidance, This Practical Book Is A Must For Those Working In Both Inpatient And Outpatient Settings. Each Section Is Written By A Leading Nutrition Expert And Offers Step-By-Step Guidelines For Nutrition Screening And Assessment, Including Physical Assessment, Nutrition Intervention, And Follow-Up. Updates To The Second Edition Include New Information On Gastric Bypass From The Medical Director Of The Gastric Bypass Program At Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center In Boston; Coding And Reimbursement For Medical Nutrition Therapy; A New Chapter On Dietary Supplements, And Complementary And Alternative Approaches; Current Coverage Of Low/Controlled Carbohydrate Diets Including The Atkins Diet; Weight Loss Strategies From Barry Sears, Zone Diet Creator; And 46 Appendices Offer Helpful Charts And Tables For Reference.
Everyone's Guide to Cancer Survivorship
This book was written both for survivors and health professionals, some of whom are cancer survivors, too. Our goal is to provide you with a survivor's road map. --Dr. Ernest H. Rosenbaum * More than 30 medical professionals reveal insights on surviving cancer to empower cancer survivors and their caregivers, as well as the doctors who manage their continued care. The CDC's National Action Plan for Cancer Survivorship estimates that there are 9.6 million persons living following a cancer diagnosis. And this number is strictly related to patients. It does not include family members, friends, or caregivers. For anyone approaching life from the perspective of remission, respected oncologist Dr....
Esophageal Cancer
Describes esophageal cancer, including diagnosis and treatment, how patients cope with the disease, and advancements in esophageal cancer research.
