Malnutrition screening in 2024: usefull tips

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Despite advances in cancer therapy the prevalence of malnutrition remains high in oncology patients. Malnutrition is a multi-causal syndrome reflecting the interaction between a tumor, its treatment and the host. Its consequences have a direct impact on the prognosis and also on quality of life throughout the treatment period and beyond in cancer “survivors”. The systematic screening for malnutrition in all cancer patients is key to ensure an early diagnosis of the risk of malnutrition or malnutrition and prevent its worsening. All health care providers are concerned by this early step. The diagnostic criteria for malnutrition proposed by the French Upper Health Authority (HAS) in 2019, are based on the association of phenotypical and etiological criteria. The initial screening is followed by a nutrition evaluation by a trained health care staff. The nutritional status evaluation is a prerequisite to propose a personalized nutritional care plan. The individualized nutrition support is adapted to the malnutrition severity, oral intake and nutritional needs of each patient.

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