Hospital da Luz Setúbal has now available a consultation of Oncologic Nutrition , destined to patients undergoing or having undergone oncologic treatment. The consultation is ensured by nutritionist Paula Claudina . Oncologic disease, nutrition and quality of life are fundamental factors, which influence reciprocally. In fact, cancer leads to a degradation of the nutritional state, by the presence of the tumour, and by the impact in the body of the treatments applied to the patient. This combination entails an increase in the nutritional needs, as well as alterations in terms of ingestion, absorption, excretion and nutrient reserves – which results in an imbalance that can compromise the nutritional condition of patients. An adequate diet is the best ally in the treatment of oncologic disease. The consultation of Oncologic Nutrition has the following goals : To intervene early in the process of malnutrition, body mass and adipose tissue loss; To adapt diet to the effective energy needs; To improve symptomatology and tolerance to oncologic treatment, thus also favouring its efficacy. At Hospital da Luz Setúbal, clients can count with a multidisciplinary team available to follow them up throughout the whole process. Schedule an appointment through our usual channels: MY LUZ , at hospitaldaluz.pt/setubal or by phone 265 509 200 .
