Nutritional Supports in Cancer

Sometimes, even when high-calorie and high-protein foods are offered, people with cancer have trouble eating enough to meet their nutritional needs. Tube feedings may be needed to supplement the diet or, when significant weight loss has occurred, as the sole source of nutrition to prevent malnutrition. This can involve placing a small tube through the nose, down the esophagus and leaving it either in the stomach (nasogastric or NG tube) or duodenum (nasoduodenal or the first part of the small intestine). The gastrointestinal tract or "gut" must be functioning properly before a tube feeding can be placed. In this episode we have discussed about nutritional support systems available and required by cancer patients in their treatment journey. Hope this helps. See you soon. Jai Hind

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