Chen A
Can Fam Physician. 1985 Jun;31:1287-90.
Although weight loss is a frequent, though not invariable, component of the cancer syndrome, the associated malnutrition is a poor prognostic sign among both children and adults. This article describes the possible mechanisms of cancer cachexia; reviews the present state of nutritional support in cancer patients; identifies nutritional problems and workable approaches during the pre- and post-treatment periods; discusses the unconventional nutritional practices commonly encountered and lists resource materials for patients and families.
尽管体重减轻是癌症综合征中常见(但并非一成不变)的一个组成部分,但相关的营养不良在儿童和成人中都是预后不良的迹象。本文描述了癌症恶病质的可能机制;回顾了癌症患者营养支持的现状;确定了治疗前和治疗后期间的营养问题及可行方法;讨论了常见的非常规营养做法,并列出了供患者和家属使用的参考资料。