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The Efficacy of Dietary Fiber in Managing Gastrointestinal Toxicity Symptoms in Patients with Gynecologic Cancers undergoing Pelvic Radiotherapy: A Systematic Review
Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Vol. 121Issue 2p261–277.e2Published online: October 28, 2020
- Emilie Croisier
- Teresa Brown
- Judy Bauer
Cited in Scopus: 7
Pelvic radiotherapy is a common part of treatment used in gynecologic malignancies. The side effects associated with treatment, such as gastrointestinal toxicity, can be acute and chronic. Previous studies have provided little clarity in regard to the best dietary intervention for management of symptoms.
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Reliability of Patient-Led Screening with the Malnutrition Screening Tool: Agreement between Patient and Health Care Professional Scores in the Cancer Care Ambulatory Setting
Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Vol. 118Issue 6p1065–1071Published online: February 15, 2018
- Alexandra Di Bella
- Claire Blake
- Adrienne Young
- Anita Pelecanos
- Teresa Brown
Cited in Scopus: 8
The prevalence of malnutrition in patients with cancer is reported as high as 60% to 80%, and malnutrition is associated with lower survival, reduced response to treatment, and poorer functional status. The Malnutrition Screening Tool (MST) is a validated tool when administered by health care professionals; however, it has not been evaluated for patient-led screening.