Diet and Nutrition Approaches to Support Cancer Patients Post-Acute Active Treatment

Dear Colleagues,

Cancer treatment-related side effects can range from acute to chronic, which collectively reduce quality of life. The high prevalence of malnutrition and muscle loss in some tumour streams (i.e., upper gastrointestinal and head and neck) require early identification, referral and management from nutrition and other allied health services to prevent poor clinical outcomes occurring. Acutely post-treatment cancer patients are often faced with ongoing side effects from treatment, fear of cancer relapse, and other physical, emotional, financial and social concerns. Improving the access and availability of nutrition and other allied health services to patients after cancer treatment is paramount to improving quality of life. 

This Special Issue on the “Diet and Nutrition Approaches to Support Cancer Patients Post-Acute Active Treatment” will focus on all aspects regarding the acute management of people who have completed their cancer treatment. Researchers are invited to submit original research articles using any study design, including case studies, cross-sectional studies, implementation or interventional studies, cohort studies, and reviews and meta-analyses. We aim to publish a wide range of papers in this Special Issue and encourage you to submit your research. Additionally, we ask that you please share this announcement with any colleagues you think may be interested.

Dr. Furness Kate
Dr. Brenton Baguley
Guest Editors

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