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  • Title: Alternative nutrition therapies in cancer patients.
    Author: Maritess C, Small S, Waltz-Hill M.
    Journal: Semin Oncol Nurs; 2005 Aug; 21(3):173-6. PubMed ID: 16092804.
    Abstract:
    OBJECTIVES: To review diet guidelines on selected alternative nutrition therapies, and the origins, limitations, and implication of these recommendations. DATA SOURCES: Clinical research articles on alternative nutrition therapy. CONCLUSION: Alternative nutrition therapy will continue to receive increasing scrutiny as research in science and technology develops. Individual needs vary widely; there is not one perfect diet for everyone. However, nutrition/diet plays a major role in cancer care and patients need to be educated about safe alternative nutrition therapy. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE: Whatever decision patients make regarding alternative nutrition therapies, support should be provided so that communication is increased between the patient and the health care team.
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