HOSA - Medical Nutrition Therapy (Cancer)

Cancer is the

Second leading cause of death in the United States

Neoplasm

Abnormal growth of new tissue

Neoplasia

Abnormal development of cells

Malignant

Life-threatening

Metastasize

Spread of cancer from one organ to another

Because of cancer is

Not known but it is thought to be hereditary viruses environmental carcinogens it may be emotional stress may contribute to it

Cancel it's not

Merited but some family seem to have a genetic predisposition for it

Carcinogens

Cancer causing substances such as x-rays or nuclear waste

There are four main types of cancer which are

Carcinomas sarcomas lymphomas leukemias

Carcinomas involve

The epithelial cells these includes the outer layer of the skin membrane line in digestive tract bladder wall any doctor tube that goes through organs in the body

Sarcoma is a cancer of the soft tissues in the body such as

Muscle fat nervous tendons blood lymph valves

Sarcoma can also occur

In the bone rather than the soft tissue and primarily in the legs

Lymphoma is already cancer of the

Lymphatic tissue these includes the lymph nodes bone marrow Splaine in thymus gland

Leukemias develop from

White blood cells and also affect the bone marrow and spleen

Skin cancer is becoming

More prevalent

There are three types of skin cancer

Basal cell, squamous cell, and melanoma

Basal cell carcinoma is

The most common

Those with fair skin light hair blue green or gray eyes and spend a lot of time in the sun have

A high likelihood of getting basal cell

Most causes of squamous cell or from

Chronic exposure to sunlight and enjoy the skin such as burns scars or long-standing sores

Melanoma is the most serious and

Deadliest form

Melanoma is it almost 100% curable and

Really exam by dermatologist is recommended for early diagnosis of our skin cancers

The following viruses have been linked to cancer

Epstein barr, hepatitis B, human papilloma virus (HPE)

The vaccine is available to prevent

Liver cancer from hepatitis B and cervical cancer from HPV

Diet high in fiber help

Event against colorectal cancer

That is containing sufficient amount of vitamin C may protect against

Cancers of the stomach and esophagus

I just containing sufficient carotine in vitamin a rich foods me protect against

Answers of the long bladder and larynx

Phytochemicals

Substances occur naturally and plant foods

One of the first indications of cancer maybe

Weight loss

Hypoalbuminemia

Abnormally low amounts of protein in the blood

The sense of smell and taste may be

Affected because of the cancer

After chemo therapy clients may experience

Their food tasting metallic

The cancer clients complain about

Their food tasting too sweet

Insulin production may be abnormal so

Hyper glycemia can delay the stomach emptying and dull the appetite

Some cancer is cause hypocalcemia if it is chronic

Renal stones in impaired kidney functions can occur

cachexia

Severe Malnutrition and body wasting caused by chronic illness

Medical treatment of cancer can include

Surgical removal radiation and/or chemotherapy

It's treatments have side effects and

They undermine the nutritional status of the client

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Reduction

Xerostomia

Sore dry mouth caused by a reduction of Salvatori secretions may be caused by radiation treatment for cancer

Chemotherapy reduces the

Ability of the small intestines to regenerate absorptive cells and it can also cause hemorrhage it colitis

Both radiation and chemo

Suppress appetite

Other symptoms may be

Nausea vomiting diarrhea

The nutrients in caloric needs of the cancer clients are

Greater than they were before the onset of the disease

Clients on high protein high calorie diet's tolerate the side effects of therapy And higher doses of drugs

Better than those who eat normally

Anorexia is a

Major problem in cancer clients

Cancer clients tend to have

Strong add versions because of chemo

It is preferable that chemotherapy be with held for

2 to 3 hours before an after meals

The appetite and absorption usually improve after chemo so the client can improve

Nutritional status between chemo treatments

Calorie needs will vary from client to client but

40 to 50 cal per kilogram of body weight may be recommended

Carbs and fat will need to provide energy to spare

Protein for tissue building an immune system

Clients with God and nutritional status will need from

1.0 to 1.2 g of protein per kilogram of body weight

Malnourished clients will need

1.3 to 2.0 Grams of protein per kilogram of body weight

During chemo and radiation it is good to eliminate

Vitamin C and A in supplemental form and in a diet because they work against the cancer treatment

Several small meals a day may be tolerated better than

Three large meals a day

It is better to say nutritionally rich meals for early in the day because

Clients are less tired and may have better appetites

Enternal or TPN may become necessary if

Cachexmia is extreme