Nutrisi pada Penderita Kanker Paru

Abstract

World Health Organization data shows that lung cancer is the leading cause of death in the group of deaths due to malignancy. Weight loss is common in lung cancer. Known side effects of chemotherapy and those that affect nutritional status include anorexia, nausea, vomiting, satiety and mucositis. In total 40-60% of lung cancer patients experience unintentional weight loss. Weight loss and reduced nutritional status have been identified as negative prognostic variables for patients. Nutritional disorders during chemotherapy if left untreated can cause interference and delay treatment. Therefore there is a need for nutritional management in patients with lung cancer so that treatment runs smoothly and supports patient health.

Relationship Between Neutrophil-To-Lymphocyte Ratio, Muscle Mass and Fat Mass Percentage with Quality of Life in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

“…In cancer patients, there is an increase in protein turnover, decreased protein synthesis, and muscle protein breakdown 5 . Loss of skeletal muscle mass causes weakness and a decrease in functional status, which impairs daily activities in lung cancer patients 6 . The conditions of cachexia and anorexia in cancer patients are associated with risks of hospitalization, activity limitations, depression, and social dysfunction.…”