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Nutrition and cancer.

R S Rivlin, M E Shils, P Sherlock

The American Journal of Medicine

|November 1, 1983

Summary

Nutrition significantly impacts cancer development and treatment. Understanding dietary roles, like riboflavin

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Area of Science:

Oncology and Nutritional Science

Background:

Nutrition and cancer exhibit complex interactions, influencing cancer prevalence.
Dietary deficiencies and excesses are linked to various human cancers.
Riboflavin's dual role: deficiency may reduce spontaneous tumors but increase carcinogenesis from certain agents.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore the multifaceted relationship between nutrition and cancer.
To highlight nutrition's role in cancer therapy and patient support.

Main Methods:

Review of existing literature on nutrition and cancer interactions.
Examination of nutrient-specific effects (e.g., riboflavin) on carcinogenesis.
Analysis of cancer's impact on nutritional status and the role of parenteral nutrition.

Main Results:

Cancer profoundly affects nutritional status; neoplastic tissue tolerates deficiency better than normal tissue.
Nutrition serves as an adjunct therapy, not a standalone treatment for cancer.
Parenteral nutrition (PN) offers critical support for patients unable to meet nutritional needs orally.

Conclusions:

Nutrition plays a vital role in cancer management and patient rehabilitation.
Parenteral nutrition is essential for supporting cancer patients with impaired nutrient utilization.
Home parenteral nutrition facilitates long-term recovery for cancer survivors.

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