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Management of Nutrition Impact Symptoms in Cancer and Educational Handouts |
Barbara Eldridge, MS, RD and Kathryn Hamilton, MA, RD
This reference is designed to help the nutrition professional work with those coping with eating symptoms associated with cancer, such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dry mouth and constipation. The book portion provides thorough background information concerning treatment suggestions for each of the over 20 patient handout topics on the CD-ROM. Totaling 55 pages, the patient handouts provide recipes, bulleted how-to-cope information and recommended food lists.
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Table of Contents
Reviewers
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Nutrition Notes for the Oncology Health Care Professional
Advanced Cancer and Palliative Care
Anorexia and Cachexia
Bowel Complications
Children with Cancer
Commonly Used Complementary and Alternative Medicine Practices
Constipation
Diarrhea
Dysphagia
Esophagitis and Heartburn
Fatigue
Healthful Eating Suggestions During and After Cancer Treatment
Hydration Status
Mucositis/Stomatitis
Nausea and Vomiting
Neutropenia and Infection Risk
Radiation Enteritis
Steroid-Induced Hyperglycemia
Taste and Smell Alterations
Weight Management — Weight Loss and Weight Gain
Xerostomia and Thick Saliva
Appendixes
Commonly Used Drug and Dietary Supplement Interactions
Antineoplastic Drug Nutrient Interactions
Possible Food/Drug Interactions Resulting from Use of Common Herbs by People with Cancer
Common Nutrition Impact Symptoms of Cancer Treatment
Surgery
Chemotherapy
Radiation Therapy
Nutrition Publication Resources for Cancer Survivors and Their Caregivers
Nutrition and Cancer Resources for Healthcare Professionals
Internet Nutrition Resources for Cancer Survivors and Health Care Professionals
Educational Handouts (on CD-ROM)
Adopting a Plant-based Diet
Changes in Taste and Smell
Constipation Management
Diarrhea Management
Difficulty with Swallowing
Dry Mouth or Thick Saliva
Eating Tips for Children and Food Guide Pyramid for Children
Evaluating Complementary and Alternative Therapies
Fatigue
Increasing Your Fluid Intake
Managing Medication-Induced High Blood Sugars
Managing Nausea and Vomiting
Nutrition During and After Cancer Treatment and Food Guide Pyramid
Nutrition Tips for Improving Well-Being
Oral Care
Poor Appetite
Possible Bowel Obstruction
Safe Food-Handling Guidelines
Serving Sizes for Preschool Children
Sore Mouth
Sore or Irritated Throat
Suggestions for Increasing Calories and Protein
40 pages, 2004
ISBN: 0-88091-324-X
Softbound w/CD-ROM
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