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Did You Know That Most Cancers Can Be Linked To Nutrition Deficiency?
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Nutritional Therapy
According to the National Cancer Institute, about one-third
of all cancer deaths are related to malnutrition. For cancer
patients, optimal nutrition is important. Cancer can deplete
your body's nutrients and cause weight loss. Cancer and
cancer treatment can also have a negative effect on your
appetite, and your body's ability to digest foods. These
factors may leave you in a vulnerable condition - high nutrient
need, and low nutrient intake.
At Cancer Treatment Centers of America, we believe that
nutrition plays an important role in the treatment of cancer.
That's why each patient who comes to us for help receives
a nutrition assessment and an individualized plan designed
to prevent malnutrition, reduce side effects and enhance
his or her overall well being.
Our Mission
The CTCA nutrition program provides quality care for you
through assessment, education, supplementation and support.
This mission is achieved through the assessment of your
risk for malnutrition, and the implementation of an individualized
nutrition plan.
Assessment
The first step in the development of your individualized
nutrition plan is assessment. The assessment may include:
Laboratory analysis of the blood - this determines status
of your immune system (immunocompetence) and protein stores.
Medical history and nutrition interview - this offers the
nutritional team insight into your appetite, food preferences,
the status of your digestive system, and any existing or
potential complications.
Computerized diet profile - a three-day nutrient intake
analysis completed by you.
Nutrition anthropometrics - body measurements are made to
determine your percent of body fat and loss of lean tissue.
Following admission to a CTCA facility, additional tests
may be performed:
Indirect calorimetry - a simple breathing test to measure
your calorie requirements.
Nitrogen balance - measurement of protein loss to determine
if protein is being utilized properly by your body.
Diet
You are encouraged to eat foods that provide optimal nutritional
benefit. A registered dietitian consults with you to develop
an individualized meal plan. Selections include fish, poultry,
legumes, low-fat yogurt, fruits and vegetables, whole grains
and cereals, and other healthy food choices. Click here
for nutritional recipe cards.
Supplementation
Vitamin and mineral supplements help provide nutrients that
your diet may not, and offer a boost where illness may have
depleted your body. The CTCA supplementation plan includes
nutrients that may support your immune system and may reduce
toxic side effects. A physician will recommend daily dosages
of various nutrients, including:
Beta carotene
Selenium
Vitamin C
Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA)
Vitamin E
Others as appropriate
Nutritional Support
If you are unable to eat or digest food, nutrition may be
provided parenterally (through a vein) or enterally (through
a feeding tube). The nutrition/metabolic support team --
comprised of a physician, nutrition specialist, nurse and
pharmacist -- works closely with you, should you require
nutrition support.
Education
Registered dietitians are available for consultation during
your time with us. Programs and classes on nutrition and
cancer, and cooking demonstrations are presented regularly.
Books, articles and other publications on cancer and nutrition
are also available.
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