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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Guidelines \& References}}  \tn
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{ESPEN expert group recommendations for action against cancer-related malnutrition} \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{ESPEN practical guide: Clinical nutrition in cancer} \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Clinical Oncology Society of Australia. Position statement: Cancer-related malnutrition and sarcopenia} \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Uses tumour biopsy} \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Higher grade = undifferentiated = more intense treatment} \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{{\bf{Benign}} (nonmalignant) = not cancer} \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{{\bf{Malignant}} = cancer} \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{{\bf{Neoadjuvant:}} Treatment given as a first step to shrink a tumour before the main treatment (usually surgery). Includes chemo, radiation or hormone therapy} \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{{\bf{Adjuvant:}} Additional treatment given after the primary treatment to lower the risk of the cancer coming back. Includes chemo, radiation, hormones, biological or targeted therapy} \tn 
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{\bf{Chemo}} & Oral, IV or injection \tn 
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 & Given in cycles – gives the healthy cells a chance to grow back.  C3D8 = cycle 3 (of 8), Day 8 (of the 14 day cycle) \tn 
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 & S/E: V\&D, constipation, dysphagia, fatigue, altered taste, oral thrush, thickened saliva, reflux, dry mouth, mucositis \tn 
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 & Not as big effect on nutrition \tn 
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{\bf{Radiation (XRT)}} & Kills or slows the growth of cells by damaging the DNA. In a big machine, similar to a CT scan. Measured in "grey" and given in "fractions" \tn 
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 & S/S occur after 2 weeks of treatment \& accumulate \tn 
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 & S/E: Fatigue, dysphagia, diarrhea, vomiting, thick salvia, pain, taste changes, damage to bowels (eg bleeding) \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{{\emph{CTCAE Grading 1 to 5. 1 = mild, intervention not indicated. 5 = death related to S/S.}}} \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{{\bf{Taste Changes}}} \tn 
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 & {\bf{↓ taste:}} add salt or seasoning, ginger, pickles, honey, adding herbs/spices, pickles, marinades, sauces etc \tn 
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 & {\bf{↑ taste:}} use straw. No added sugar products. Low salt alternatives. Avoid fizzy drinks/mints/chewing gum \tn 
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 & {\bf{Too salty:}} Roast meats over deli meats. Add sugar or honey to food. \tn 
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 & {\bf{Too sweet:}} Avoid added sugars/fruit etc. Plain breakfast cereals. Add salt or lemon juice. \tn 
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 & {\bf{Metallic:}} ginger, small sips of flavoured drinks. Non-metallic cutlery. Suck on boiled lollies \tn 
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 & Feel like "sand", "straw" "cardboard" – Change the consistency of the food, soft, moist foods, add sauces/gravies, soups \& smoothies, drink lots of water, medications to replace saliva \tn 
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 & Educate on malnutrition \& importance in treatment \tn 
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 & Consider non-treatment causes – Fibre, lactose, intolerances, sugar-free products \tn 
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 & HPHE \& ONS – Sustagen, up \& go, milkshakes etc \tn 
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 & 6 smaller meals/day \tn 
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 & Encourage to eat by the clock – avoid waiting until they are hungry \tn 
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 & Eat when appetite is better – commonly morning \tn 
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 & Encourage favourite foods – discuss with family \tn 
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 & Social eating \tn 
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 & Softer foods that don't require chewing \tn 
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 & Cook in bulk and freeze – less exposure to food smells \tn 
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 & Have ready-prepared meals/snacks \tn 
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 & Encourage gentle exercise \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{{\bf{Oral Health}}} \tn 
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 & Regular sips of water to keep mouth hydrated \& stimulates saliva \tn 
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 & Gum, sucking on lollies \tn 
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 & Sodium bicarb mouth wash \tn 
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% That's all folks
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