One of the challenges during chemotherapy and radiotherapy is to complete the planned
cycles and doses without dose-limiting toxicity. Growing evidence clearly demonstrates the …

Several clinical examinations have shown the essential impact of monitoring (de) hydration
(fluid and electrolyte imbalance) in cancer patients. There are multiple risk factors …

Background Malnutrition worsens health‐related quality of life (HRQoL) and the prognosis of
patients with advanced cancer. This study aimed to assess the clinical benefits of parenteral …

Background & aims The main source of error in body composition assessment of bedridden
patients by bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) is the electrode inadequacy and …

Abstract Background and Aims: Parenteral nutrition (PN) has become an efficient, safe, and
convenient treatment over years for patients suffering from intestinal failure. Home PN (HPN) …

Background & aims The phase angle (PA), expressed via bioelectrical impedance, is an
indicator of cell membrane health and integrity, hydration, and nutritional status, and may …

The use of home parenteral nutrition (HPN) in patients with incurable cancer remains
controversial with significant variation worldwide. We aimed to systematically evaluate the …

Objectives Advanced ovarian cancer is a severe disease with major side effects caused by
peritoneal carcinomatosis, ascites and gastrointestinal involvement as well as exhaustive …

Attitudes toward cancer-related malnutrition vary considerably among oncologists and
nutritional support is often not handled according to the available guidelines. The Italian …

Addressing skeletal muscle mass loss is an important focus in oncology research to improve
clinical outcomes, including cancer treatment tolerability and survival. Exercise is likely a …