Abordaje nutricional en cáncer de mama. Un artículo de revisión

Abstract

It is paramount to emphasize the importance of an adequate nutritional approach, in patients with breast cancer in order to achieve expected results. Patients with this pathology present different complications that affect their treatment, especially when they have metabolic changes that prevent them from complying with nutritional recommendations. That is why early nutritional assessment and education are of great value to improve quality of life. Likewise, it is essential to maintain adequate adherence to treatment, since this is effective in preventing nutritional complications acquired during treatment, such as malnutrition. Objective: To analyze the information regarding the nutritional approach in people with breast cancer. Methodology: Explanatory study based on systematic research using information from scientific databases and specialized journals. An exhaustive analysis was carried out with topics relate d to nutritional approach and breast cancer. Results: The prevalence of breast cancer has been increasing in recent years by 47%. One of the main side effects are diarrhea, vomiting, nutritional and gastrointestinal complications, thus increasing the nutritional needs of these patients. Conclusion: It was found that the nutritional needs of breast cancer patients change significantly; therefore, a correct nutritional management based on diet therapy is valuable, such as modifications in the usual diet, avoiding sedentary lifestyle, increasing the consumption of fruits and vegetables, avoiding the consumption of fried or very copious foods, and when oral food consumption is unable to meet the needs of these patients, it is essential to opt for the consumption of a nutritional supplement