Nutrition and Cancer

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The role of nutrition in cancer treatments should not be underestimated, within a clinical setting, carefully considered nutritional options can help to control cachexia, the patient's ability to cope with treatments such as chemotherapy and the ability to recover from invasive surgery. Edited by Dr Clare Shaw, Head of Rehabilitation Research at the Royal Marsden Hospital, Nutrition and Cancer Care takes an unrivalled look at this prevalent disease, offering the reader: * A practical guide to good nutrition and dietetic practice in cancer care * A detailed look at nutritional options for different diagnostic groups and disease states * Contributions from a wide range of cancer specialists An excellent resource for dietitans, clinical nutritionists, doctors, nurses and other health professionals working with cancer patients this book is also a fascinating reference for students and researchers with an interest in the area.