Food Intake During Cancer Therapy: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

Conduct a systematic review of available evidence on food and beverage intake during cancer treatment.

Objective

Determine what food or beverages consumed during cancer treatment might prevent recurrence, subsequent malignancies, treatment-related toxicity, or death.

Background

Food and beverage intake, as well as weight status, can integrate with cancer treatment to mitigate treatment-related toxicities, support treatment success, and prevent recurrence. Yet, evidence-based recommendations are lacking.

Methods

We searched PubMed, Embase, and Cochran for research studies conducted within the last 10 years on food and beverage consumption during cancer treatment, with no restrictions on age or cancer type. Two reviewers independently extracted information on

SUBMITTER: Conigliaro T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7584741 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature