Cancer

New cancer study findings have been reported by Y. Orrevall and co-researchers

Published in Cancer Weekly, February 10th, 2009

According to recent research published in the journal Supportive Care in Cancer, "The aim of this study was to investigate the nutritional risk status and use of nutritional support among cancer patients enrolled in palliative home care services. Differences in the use of nutritional support in relation to nutritional, social and clinical factors, as well as survival were also investigated."

"Structured telephone interviews were conducted with cancer patients enrolled in all 21 palliative home care services in the Stockholm region. An interview guide was designed to investigate topics related to the patient's nutritional situation. Interviews with 621 patients...

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Source: Cancer Weekly (2009-02-10)

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