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The article explores the prevalence and impact of GI intolerance in oncology patients and the nutritional strategies used to manage these intolerances, with a particular focus on enteral feeding. It examines the evidence supporting the use of peptide-based enteral feeds with food derived ingredients, in improving nutrient absorption and GI tolerance.

This case study discusses the nutritional management of a severely undernourished patient with head and neck cancer. The patient experienced diarrhoea and significant weight loss, despite the use of various enteral formulas and delivery methods (continuous and bolus feeding). Thereafter a combination of products within the Peptamen® range were trialled. A marked reduction i...

GEORGE IS A 63 YEAR OLD MARRIED MAN WHO WAS DIAGNOSED WITH MALIGNANT NEOPLASM OF THE OESOPHAGUS IN SEPTEMBER 2011. A two stage oesophago-gastrectomy was performed in February 2012 with a jejunal tube inserted for feeding. The patient reported that during his hospital stay he was given a polymeric feed via the jejunostomy. He suffered with severe diarrhoea for the length of his hospital stay. He was discharged home in April 2012, taking small meals and snacks without enteral nutrition. Over a 6 mo...

Join specialist dietitians from the Royal Marsden Hospital, who will discuss a case study on the management of enteral nutrition for a patient with neuroendocrine tumour of the pancreas.

In 2023, Nestlé Health Science conducted a survey of UK healthcare professionals with the aim of understanding more about gastrointestinal symptoms during cancer treatment. View our short animation for the survey highlights, or for more detail we’ve created a downloadable infographic below.

Learn more about MCTs and their role in reducing fat malabsorption

A summary of clinical studies on the effect of PHGG on gastrointestinal symptoms and bowel function.

Second session of "Exploring Different Options for Enteral Nutrition" webinar held on 15th  of September, 2022. Nirouz Zarroug is giving a dietetic experience in the impact on Nutrition Status for patients in Stem Cell Transplantation. 

Third session of "Exploring Different Options for Enteral Nutrition" webinar held on 15th  of September, 2022. Stephanie Wickfield is Exploring feeding modalities in the Nutritional management of chyle leaks.

Q&A session for "Exploring Different Options for Enteral Nutrition" webinar held on 15th of September, 2022.. The speakers is discussing the questions posted by the audience.

First session of "Exploring Different Options for Enteral Nutrition" webinar held on 15th of September, 2022. Dr. Mona Bajaj-Elliott will go through impact of diet on shaping the  gut microbiota with current challenges and recommendations.

Nirouz Zarroug, Haematology Specialist Dietitian, talks through the role of nutrition in stem cell transplants. Covering the impact of a transplant on nutrition, neutropenic diet, nutritional support options, evidence based practice in HSCT and nursing implementation.