Dietary and nutritional needs of patients undergoing therapy for head and neck cancer

作者：Epstein Joel B^*; Huhmann Maureen B

来源：Journal of the American Dental Association (JADA), 2011, 142(10): 1163-1167.

DOI：10.14219/jada.archive.2011.0085

• Cancer
• treatment
• diet
• nutrition

Background. Nutrient and caloric intake is critical during therapy for head and neck cancer.
Methods. The authors review the oral complications experienced by, and dietary and nutritional needs of, patients during therapy. They also present recommendations for oral care and calorie and nutrient intake.
Conclusions. Oral health care professionals can assist patients during treatment for cancer in maintaining oral, systemic and nutritional health, as well as in controlling oral symptoms. Recovery from the acute toxicities of therapy often requires diet modification, tube feeding or both to meet patients' energy and nutrient demands.
Clinical Implications. Effective management of oral complications of therapy for cancer is necessary to facilitate oral intake throughout treatment. Oral health care professionals should be part of the multidisciplinary team helping meet the needs of patients during treatment. Key Words. Cancer; treatment;

• 出版日期2011-10