Cancer is a group of diseases involving abnormal cell growth with the potential to invade or spread to other parts of the body. The rising numbers of newly detected cancers are alarming. Every year, more than 11.5 lac Indians are detected to have cancer and every day, more than 1300 Indians die due to cancer.
Although cancer patients have issues pertaining to multiple organ systems, approximately 80-90% of people with cancer have signs and symptoms of malnutrition. It is estimated that 20-40% of people with cancer may die from malnutrition or its associated complications.
Consequences of Malnutrition in Cancer Patients
- Muscle loss
- Increased toxicity from chemotherapy
- Reduced tolerance to anti-cancer treatment
- Reduced independence and quality of life
- Higher complications and risk of infections
- Repeated hospitalizations
- Longer hospital stays
- Increased mortality
Importance of Good Nutrition in Cancer Treatment
- Weight gain or maintenance
- Reduced toxicity of chemotherapy
- Better tolerance to anti-cancer treatment
- Improved quality of life
- Lesser risk of infections
- Fewer hospitalizations
- Rapid recovery
- Reduced mortality
Our Approach:
- Complete body composition analysis
- Customized diet plans (Oral / RT / NJ / PEG tube feeding)
- Patient education & counselling
- Lifestyle modification
- Screening for hypertension / hypotension
- Nutritional therapy for associated conditions
- Recommendations for exercises / physical mobility
- Weight loss/gain if required
Plans & Pricing
We provide nutritional therapy for cancer patients completely FREE of any charges for the lifetime. This is our small effort to help the patients fight against the cancer and make a difference in their lives.
