Weight loss and malnutrition can be caused by the effects of cancer, such as malabsorption, or adverse effects from cancer therapies. CANCER BUZZ spoke to Kelay Trentham, registered dietitian, nutritionist, and administrative fellow for the MultiCare Health System in Tacoma, Washington, and Christie Mangir, patient advocate and breast cancer survivor. Hear how malnutrition affects people with cancer in different ways, even impacting cancer treatment plans. This is the first episode in a three-part series on malnutrition in cancer care.
Kelay Trentham, MS, RDN, CSO, FAND
Senior Operations Specialist
MultiCare Health System
Tacoma, WA
Christie Campo Mangir, MS
Assistant Director, Education Programs
Association of Community Cancer Centers
San Francisco, CA
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