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Oncology nutrition
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What it means
A nutritional approach tailored to the needs of the cancer patient that takes into account the side effects of treatments. The aim is to maintain body weight and prevent malnutrition.
Related terms
The terms below often appear alongside this one. Each definition is right here, so you do not have to look elsewhere.
- Oncology psychological counseling
- Specialized support provided by a psychologist or psychotherapist experienced in oncology. It helps the patient and family manage difficult emotions and develop coping strategies.
- Cancer recovery
- A process of physical and mental recovery after active cancer treatment. It includes adapted physical activity, physiotherapy, and nutritional and psychological counseling to improve quality of life.
- Cancer rehabilitation plan
- A structured program that helps the patient regain physical, cognitive or emotional functions affected by cancer or its treatment. It includes physiotherapy, speech therapy and counseling.
Other terms in “Support”
Glossary definitions are written for patients by the OncoDots team and go through internal medical review. They explain terms; they do not establish a diagnosis and do not recommend a treatment.