Nutritional Support for Oncology Patients: Role for the PCP

Feist, Annabelle S

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Nutritional Support for Oncology Patients: Role for the PCP

Feist, Annabelle S

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Abstract

Adequate nutrition is a key prognostic factor in the treatment outcomes of patients with cancer diagnoses. Despite the increased morbidity and mortality of malnutrition, the importance of nutrition for oncology patients is often not well communicated and not well understood by patients. Part of this issue stems from the limited information most patient can absorb at any given doctors appointment, especially regarding their cancer. Primary care providers hold a unique position to fill this gap and have the information be heard and retained given their usual role in addressing overall health. This project compiles resources in an easily accessible and distributable manner so PCPs can provide their patients with cancer diagnoses important information without adding more time to already long and complex visits.