Nutritional Oncology: Nutrition in Cancer Prevention, Treatment, and Survivorship

Description:

Nutritional Oncology: Nutrition in Cancer Prevention, Treatment, and Survivorship presents evidence-based approaches to the study and application of nutrition in all phases of cancer including prevention, treatment, and survivorship. There is a long history of interest in the role of nutrition in cancer but only in the last 50 years has this interdisciplinary field developed scientific evidence from a combination of population studies, basic research, and clinical studies. Precision oncology, targeted  therapies and immunonutrition have led to advances in cancer treatment and prevention. Highlighting insights from Precision Oncology and Precision Nutrition to improve cancer prevention, treatment and survival is the core mission of this book. The editors have over 40 years of clinical and research experience integrating science with practical advice based on available evidence for healthcare professionals while highlighting research vistas for the scientific community. Features: Comprehensive treatment of all aspects of nutrition and cancer, including prevention, response to treatment, avoidance of relapse and promotion of quality of life for cancer survivors. Examines alternative medicines and botanical dietary supplements and identifies hypotheses for future research based on science. This book is written for doctors, dietitians, and other health care professional advising cancer patients, cancer survivors and the general public.

Table of Contents:

Chapter 1 Historical Evolution of the Role of Nutrition in Cancer

Chapter 2 Cancer Metabolism and Nutrition

Chapter 3 Precision Oncology and Nutrition

Chapter 4 Phytonutrients and Cancer

Chapter 5 Nutrition and Immune Function

Chapter 6 Personalized Nutrition and Cancer

Chapter 7 Epidemiology of Nutrition, Diet, and Cancer Risk

Chapter 8 Oxidant Stress and Carcinogenesis

Chapter 9 Nutrition, Angiogenesis, and Cancer

Chapter 10 Cholesterol and Prostate Cancer

Chapter 11 The Microbiome and Cancer

Chapter 12 Exercise, Energy Balance, Body Composition, and Cancer Risk

Chapter 13 Nutrition, Hormones, Cancer Risk, and Progression

Chapter 14 Nutrition Support for Cancer Patients throughout the Continuum of Care

Chapter 15 Malnutrition and Cancer Cachexia

Chapter 16 Nutrition and Chemotherapy in the Epidemic of Obesity

Chapter 17 Integrative Oncology and Nutrition

Chapter 18 Susceptibility to Common Age-Related Chronic Diseases

Chapter 19 Nutritional Advice and Dietary Supplements for the Cancer Survivor

Chapter 20 Lifestyle Changes and Behavioral Approaches for the Cancer Survivor

Chapter 21 Environmental Factors in Cancer Risk

Chapter 22 Minority Health Disparities in Nutrition and Cancer

Chapter 23 The Critical Questions on Nutrition and Cancer That Remain

Index