Nutrition Through the Life Cycle (MindTap Course List)
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ISBN: 9781305628007
Author: Judith E. Brown
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 17, Problem 6RQ
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To discuss: The dietitian’s priorities for nutrition intervention in each of the four stages of cancer care.
Introduction: Cancer is a condition that can be caused by many diseases, and is characterized by abnormal cell growth and tumor formation with the potential to spread and invade other parts of the body. The physical manifestation of the disease occurs due to genes malfunction at the cellular and tissue levels. Also, genetic transmission of cancer is well known. The signs and symtoms include unexplained weight loss, bowel movement changes, lump formation, abnormal bleeding, and prolonged cough.
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