Nutrition intervention and quality of life in gynecological oncology

Thomakos N, Petrochilou D, Kontorousis E, Stamatakis E, Rodolakis A, Antsaklis A

Cancer and its treatment result in severe biochemical and physiological alterations associated with deterioration of quality of life (QoL). These metabolic changes leed to decreased food intake and promote catabolism. Cancer-related malnutrition can evolve to cancer cachexia due to complex interactions between pro-inflammatory cytokines and host metabolism. Besides, patients often suffer …

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