Breast Cancer Nutrition: Special Requirements during Chemotherapy [Paperback]

René Smalberger (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1, 2009

Breast cancer patients receiving chemotherapy often present with lowered serum albumin concentrations, which results in treatment delays. The delay in chemotherapy treatment has financial, medical and emotional consequences on the patients, as well as patient?s families. The objective of this study was to determine the effect of an optimal energy increased protein dietary treatment on serum albumin concentrations, anthropometrical status and quality of life of second line breast cancer patients receiving chemotherapy. A clinical trial, with only female breast cancer patients was conducted. Baseline and three-weekly visits involved determining serum albumin concentrations, several anthropometrical assessments, and the completion of a quality of life questionnaire for a period of 3 months. The information and results should help clinicians in their daily decision making in the nutritional management of breast cancer patients, and be useful for professionals in the field of cancer and nutrition.

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About the Author

René Smalberger, M. Sc. Dietetics (University of the Free State), Registered Dietitian in Private Practice, President of the Dietetic Association of South Africa, Management Board Member of the South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition and Editorial Board Member of Specialist Forum.

Product Details

• Paperback: 132 pages
• Publisher: VDM Verlag (May 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 3639151887
• ISBN-13: 978-3639151886
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 5.9 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,647,990 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)