Differences in dietary intake during chemotherapy in breast cancer patients compared to women without cancer

2017109 citationsJournal Articlehybrid Open Access

Authors

Y. C. de Vries · Wageningen University & Research

M. M. G. A. van den Berg · Wageningen University & Research

J.H.M. de Vries · Wageningen University & Research

Sanne Boesveldt · Wageningen University & Research

J. Th. C. M. de Kruif

N. Buist · Amphia Ziekenhuis

A. Haringhuizen · Ziekenhuis Gelderse Vallei

Abstract

Symptoms induced by chemotherapy are associated with lower dietary intake and manifested by a lower intake of specific food groups. To ensure an optimal dietary intake during chemotherapy, it is important to monitor nutritional status and symptom burden during chemotherapy in breast cancer patients.

Topics & Keywords

Nutritional Studies and Diet Nutrition and Health in Aging Diet and metabolism studies

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Zero hunger

Publication Details

Published in: Supportive Care in Cancer

Volume 25, Issue 8, pp. 2581-2591

DOI: 10.1007/s00520-017-3668-x

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