Journal of Nutrition Research
DOI: 10.55289/jnutres/v11i1_22.20
Year: 2023, Volume: 11, Issue: 1, Pages: 6-19
Review Article
Arvind Krishnamurthy 1 , Shivshankar Timmanpyati✉ 2 , Sachdev Meenakshi 3 , Eileen Canday 4 , Purabi Mahajan 2 , Kaustav Talapatra 5 , Jayashree Paranjape 6 , Gargee Rai 7 , Safala Mahadik 8 , Shilpa Chadha Thakur 9 , S V S Deo 10 , Kumar Prabhash 2 , Senthil Rajappa 11 , Sreemathy Venkatraman 12 , Ipsita Chakravarti 13 , Manju P George 14 , Shruti Bhrdwaj 15 , Susan Itty 16 , Shifali Mehraa 17 , Fagun Gandhi 18 , Rushabh Kothari 15 , Vasudha Mathur 19 , Richa Shukla 20 , Zamurrud Patel 21 , Vilasini Raman 1 , Arun Balaji 2 , A Rajeshwari 22
Received Date:27 December 2022, Accepted Date:22 January 2023, Published Date:30 January 2023
Nutritional support is an integral component in the treatment of head and neck cancers (HNC). Studies indicate 90% of HNC patients are at high risk of developing malnutrition. Chemo-radiation and surgery, the three common treatments used to treat HNC are highly susceptible to toxic side effects. Dysphagia is often underestimated in HNC patients. A prolonged impaired swallowing process can lead to severe morbidities like malnutrition, dehydration, aspiration, pneumonia, and even death. These complications have adverse effects on patients' QoL (Quality of Life) and mental health. These adverse reactions further complicate the nutritional status of the patients and the final treatment outcome, increasing morbidity and mortality. The consensus statements try to address nutritional issues and provide practical recommendations for practicing dieticians and clinicians.
Keywords: Head and neck cancer guidelines, Nutrition in head and neck cancers, Consensus statements in nutrition in Head and neck cancers, IAPEN head and neck cancer guidelines
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Published By India Association for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (IAPEN)
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