Supportive care against correcting protein-energy malnutrition in patients with generalized gastrointestinal cancer

Introduction. A decrease in nutrition of cancer patients affects all vital functions the body, which is, according to numerous studies, typical with gastrointestinal disturbances. Materials and methods. The study was set out investigate effect correcting protein-energy malnutrition on symptoms manifestation, including pain, fatigue, sleep disorder, poor appetite, nausea, vomiting, constipation diarrhea generalized forms cancer. involved questionnaire method applied prior three months after. Three groups, equivalent terms selection criteria, participated study. For this purpose, participants were given nutridrink compact protein omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid. Results discussion. This found that timely nutritional support contributes toward reducing negative and, when combined supportive care pain management, leads significantly better results improving quality life. Conclusion. Timely has a positive associated (pain, diarrhea), along improves life more significantly.