Cancer and Nutrition

Anna ClaytonCommunity Nutritional Management Specialist

Guildford and Waverley CCGAnna.Clayton1@nhs.net

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Nutritional Needs in Cancer• Need varies considerably with location of cancer

and treatment– Head and Neck– Upper GI– Pancreatic

• Dietetic support available at St Lukes Cancer Centre to all oncology patients

• 01483 464119 rsch.dietitians@nhs.net

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Macmillan 10 Top TipsNutrition for each stage of the cancer pathway• During cancer treatment• Advanced cancer/end of life• Living with and beyond cancer• Post treatment and recovery

http://www.macmillan.org.uk/Aboutus/Healthprofessionals/Primary_care_cancer_leads/Resources.aspx

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Effective Management of Malnutrition in Guildford and Waverley CCG

• Effective management of malnutrition policy and pathway– Screening– Treatment– Monitoring– Use of ONS as required – including when to stop

• Resources to support Food First advice• Audit of nutritional care in care homes, supplement

reviews, training. • Training and support to prescribers