Malnutrition in Cancer Care

Weight loss and malnutrition can be caused by the effects of cancer, such as malabsorption, or adverse effects from cancer therapies. CANCER BUZZ spoke to Kelay Trentham, registered dietitian, nutritionist, and administrative fellow for the MultiCare Health System in Tacoma, Washington, and Christie Mangir, patient advocate and breast cancer survivor. Hear how malnutrition affects people with cancer in different ways, even impacting cancer treatment plans. This is the first episode in a three-part series on malnutrition in cancer care. Kelay Trentham, MS, RDN, CSO, FAND Senior Operations Specialist MultiCare Health System Tacoma, WA Christie Campo Mangir, MS Assistant Director, Education Programs Association of Community Cancer Centers San Francisco, CA Resources: Making the Business Case for Hiring a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist "Prescribing" Exercise and Nutrition in Cancer Care Supporting Cancer Survivors in Making Healthful Lifestyle Changes That's My Farmer: A Research-Based Nutrition & Wellness Program Telehealth: Connecting Patients with Nutrition Services A Quality Improvement Nutrition Program Nutrition: The 7th Vital Sign