Nutritional Support in Cancer Therapy: Enhancing Treatment Outcomes

Bwanbale Geoffrey David

Faculty of Pharmacy Kampala International University Uganda

ABSTRACT

Cancer therapy often induces profound metabolic alterations and nutritional deficiencies in patients, adversely affecting treatment outcomes, quality of life, and survival. As such, optimizing nutritional support has emerged as a critical adjunct to conventional cancer therapies, such as chemotherapy, radiation, and immunotherapy. This review explores the pivotal role of nutrition in cancer therapy, emphasizing how tailored dietary interventions and supplementation can improve patient outcomes by reducing treatment-related toxicities, supporting immune function, and enhancing recovery. Various approaches, including enteral and parenteral nutrition, micronutrient supplementation, and specific dietary patterns, are examined in the context of different cancer types and stages. The article also highlights the importance of early nutritional assessment, personalized care plans, and multidisciplinary collaboration to enhance the therapeutic response and patient well-being.

Keywords:  Cancer therapy, nutritional support, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, immune function

CITE AS: Bwanbale Geoffrey David (2024). Nutritional Support in Cancer Therapy: Enhancing Treatment Outcomes. IDOSR JOURNAL OF BIOLOGY, CHEMISTRY AND PHARMACY 9(2):16-19. https://doi.org/10.59298/IDOSR/JBCP/24/92.161900