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  • Oncology
  • Nutrition Science
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Dietary habits significantly impact cancer patient outcomes and quality of life.
  • Understanding patient-driven dietary modifications is crucial for supportive care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate dietary habit variations in cancer patients based on clinical and demographic factors.
  • To identify common dietary changes and information sources used by cancer patients.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional survey of 110 cancer patients undergoing systemic therapy.
  • Data collected on demographics, clinical characteristics, dietary modifications, and oncologist involvement.
  • Statistical analysis using SPSS version 20.

Main Results:

  • Patients frequently reduced intake of canned goods, milk, red/processed meats, fatty foods, and sugar.
  • Preferred foods included fish, fruits, vegetables, and honey.
  • Significant weight loss was associated with sugar-restrictive diets (p=0.026).
  • Most dietary information originated from informal sources like the internet and other patients.

Conclusions:

  • Cancer patients actively modify their diets, demonstrating awareness of nutrition's role.
  • Reliance on informal information sources for dietary guidance necessitates improved communication channels.
  • Oncologists should proactively discuss diet with patients to provide evidence-based recommendations.