Abstract

Malnutrition is one of the most frequent disorders in cancer patients which accounts for 50-90%. This high prevalence of malnutrition is very concerning as it is associated with reduced treatment efficacy, functional status, quality of life and survival. The prevalence of malnutrition varies with tumor type, site and the stage of the disease. The highest prevalence of cancer patients with nutritional deficits is seen in those with tumors of the gastrointestinal tract and lung.

Full Text
Published version (Free)

Talk to us

Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have

Schedule a call