Critical evaluation of the role of nutritional support for radiation therapy patients
CancerPublished 1 January 1985Open access
Richard D. Pezner, John O. Archambeau
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No prospective study reviewed has shown improved tumor control or patient survival in patients treated with RT, but special diets and IVH have also been employed in select patients to relieve chronic malabsorption from severe radiation enteritis.
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Nutritional intake or absorption may be compromised by radiation therapy (RT) when large portions of the gastrointestinal tract are treated. Dietary counseling, oral supplements, tube feedings and intravenous hyperalimentation (IVH) have been employed to limit weight loss and lessen intestinal RT side effects. Unfortunately, no prospective study reviewed has shown improved tumor control or patient survival. Special diets and IVH have also been employed in select patients to relieve chronic malabsorption from severe radiation enteritis.
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