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Dietetics and Nutrition
Nutrition plays a vital role throughout the entire course of care. Illness, treatments, or their side effects can affect appetite, weight, the taste of food, or even a person’s ability to eat. At Gustave Roussy, the Interdisciplinary Dietetics and Nutrition Unit supports patients to prevent or treat nutritional disorders and maintain their quality of life.
Director
Dr. Bruno Raynard
Contact
Tel.: +33 (0)1 42 11 56 12
Why Get Nutritional Counseling?
Cancer and its treatments can lead to a loss of appetite, weight loss, digestive problems, difficulty eating, or changes in taste. Conversely, certain situations may be accompanied by weight gain.
These issues can affect the effectiveness of treatments, recovery, fatigue, or quality of life. That is why nutrition is an integral part of cancer care.
Key Takeaways
Maintaining good nutritional status during treatment is an important part of cancer care. Early intervention can often help limit the consequences of malnutrition and eating disorders.
The Nutrition Team's Responsibilities
The team conducts a nutritional assessment to identify at an early stage any risks of malnutrition, weight loss, or other nutritional imbalances.
Dietitians offer personalized advice that takes into account the patient's medical condition, the treatments they are receiving, and the challenges they face in their daily lives.
In certain situations, specific medical care and artificial nutritional support may be offered.
The team helps tailor meals and food service to best meet patients' needs.
How can I get nutritional counseling?
If you are hospitalized
You can request assistance from the dietitian assigned to your care unit, regardless of your nutritional challenges or needs.
If you are receiving outpatient care
The Dietetics and Nutrition Office will refer you to the care that best suits your situation.
Nutrition and Cancer: Beware of Common Misconceptions
During treatment, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, or after surgery, it is important to maintain good nutritional status.
The purpose of the brochure “Nutrition and Cancer—Beliefs and Misconceptions” is to compile the various opinions regarding diet in the context of cancer care and to provide answers to them.
