It has now been established that there is a need for specialised nutrition in the management of cancer.

• 40-80% of cancer patients are malnourished at diagnosis¹
• Weight loss of just 5% decreases survivability by 30-50%²
• Up to 22% of cancer patients die from cachexia³

Cachexia changes how nutritents are processed - decreasing appetite and increasing metabolism.

Standard nutrition does not address the metabolic imbalances unique to cachexia.

Weight loss and malnutrition associated with cachexia has been shown to lead to:^4,5

• Decreased treatment tolerance
• Decreased quality of life
• Longer hospital stays
• Reduced life expectancy

For more information on support in Oncology contact your Nestlé Healthcare Nutrition representative.

References: 1. Barrera R. Nutritional support in cancer patients. JPEN 2002; 26: S63-S71. 2. DeWys WD et al. Am J Med 1980; 69: 491-497. 3. Warren S. Am J Med Sci 1992; 184: 610-613. 4. Murry D et al. Int J Cancer Supps. 1998; 1148-1151. 5. Holder H. Br J Nurs 2003; 12 (11): 667-674.