IV Nutritional Therapy for Cancer Patients
Malnutrition is one of the most critical yet under-recognized challenges faced by cancer patients. At BMS Clinic, we offer sophisticated IV nutrition for cancer patients, especially for those with appetite loss, dysphagia, poor digestion, or malabsorption. By delivering medical-grade IV nutritional support, we help patients maintain resilience, improve treatment tolerance, and enhance recovery outcomes.
Why Nutrition Matters in Cancer Care
Cancer and its treatments—chemotherapy, radiation, surgery—create severe metabolic strain. This often results in:
- Cancer-related cachexia: involuntary weight and muscle loss¹
- Appetite loss (anorexia) and difficulty eating¹
- Digestive dysfunction and nutrient malabsorption¹
- Fatigue, immunity decline, and impaired treatment outcomes
Malnutrition weakens immune response, increases toxicity, prolongs hospital stays, and can lead to early treatment discontinuation. It’s vital to integrate supportive oncology nutrition—including early intervention—to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
IV Nutritional Therapy: A Proactive Cancer Nutrition Trend
The latest nutrition trend in oncology emphasizes personalized, proactive IV nutrition support, delivering essential nutrients bypassing the GI tract for maximum efficacy in patients unable to tolerate oral intake.
Key Advantages of IV Nutrition
- Digestion-free delivery — essential for patients with mucositis, nausea, or dysphagia
- Rapid absorption and elevated serum nutrient levels
- Custom formulations to meet individual metabolic and treatment needs
- Immediate impact in acute or deteriorating nutritional states
References
- Cancer cachexia: mechanisms and management, J Hematol Oncol, 2023
https://jhoonline.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13045-023-01461-5
- ESPEN guidelines on nutrition in cancer patients, Clinical Nutrition, 2021
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clnu.2021.01.002 - ESMO clinical practice on cancer cachexia, Ann Oncol, 2021
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.annonc.2021.07.014 - Albumin in cancer care, Fanali et al., Mol Aspects Med
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mam.2011.12.002 - Role of intravenous lipid emulsions in cancer-related weight loss, Takada et al., JPEN
https://doi.org/10.1177/0148607110362584 - Branched-chain amino acids and cancer recovery, Ragni et al., Cancers 2022
https://doi.org/10.3390/cancers14020419 - ASPEN Clinical Guidelines: Nutrition Support in Cancer Care, 2024
https://www.nutritioncare.org/Guidelines_and_Clinical_Resources/ - BMJ Practice: Update on Cachexia and Nutritional Interventions in Oncology, 2024
https://www.bmj.com/content/381/bmj-2023-075234
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