Importance of nutrition in the irradiation treatment of cervical carcinoma

doi:10.1016/0002-9378(56)90572-5

American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Volume 71, Issue 4, April 1956, Pages 768-775

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Abstract

We have been impressed with the average physician's indifference to the nutritional state of the patient with cervical cancer who is treated with irradiation. Malnutrition and anemia appeared to be a reason why some patients were unable to tolerate adequate treatment. These impressions were confirmed in part by a previous analysis.³

References concerning the relation of the patient's nutritional state to irradiation treatment were requested of the American Cancer Society and librarians of the American College of Surgeons, the University of Tennessee, and the Knoxville Academy of Medicine. These sources were unable, however, to supply us with such studies. For this reason, a clinical study was undertaken to ascertain the relationship between the patient's nutritional state and the toleration of irradiation treatment for cervical carcinoma. Particular attention was given to anemia, gastrointestinal disturbances, and vitality. It is recognized that the résumé is incomplete because many natural variables influence the outcome. Statistically, this report is considered acceptable only as a case study. Nevertheless the results support certain conclusions generally applicable to the kind of patient described.

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Original communicationImportance of nutrition in the irradiation treatment of cervical carcinoma

Abstract

Cancer

Surgery

Am. J. Roentgenol

Am. J. Roentgenol

Am. J. Roentgenol

Am. J. Obst. & Gynec

Surgery

J. A. M. A

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Importance of nutrition in the irradiation treatment of cervical carcinoma