Public confused about nutrition for cancer patients

Weight loss during cancer treatment shouldn’t be ignored, even if overweight. Many cancer patients not getting the nutrition care they need

Half of adults are unclear about whether nutrition makes a difference during cancer care, and 60% don’t know that losing weight during treatment carries risk, including for patients who are overweight or obese.

A RED C survey commissioned by the Irish Society for Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism (IrSPEN), on a representative sample of 1,000 adults, found concerning levels of misinformation and misunderstanding around nutritional status during cancer care.