[Home parenteral nutrition in oncology, a information project]

The increase in the indications for total parenteral nutrition (TPN) of long or medium term duration led to an investigation on a discontinued method during the night. The patient was thus free during the daytime. Cyclic parenteral nutrition (CPN) at home is a comfortable solution. Parenteral nutrition at home (PNH) enables the quality of life to be improved and also reduces the cost of the therapy, which may permit us to establish a structure for oncological patients to take advantage of PNH. In the specific case of oncology, we shall examine in the first place, the conditions, indications and counter indications, complications, advantages and structure operation. To improve on this method, we have introduced a data processing system that provides the doctor with more autonomy and assists in caring for the patient and in the therapeutical decision.