More dietitians needed for cancer patients, says UCC study

A major study by the Irish Society for Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism along with UCC has found they were never seen by a dietitian.

More dietitians needed for cancer patients, says UCC study
Thu, 28 Mar, 2019 - 09:10
Digital Desk staff

A third of cancer patients with weight loss aren't getting any nutritional care.

A major study by the Irish Society for Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism along with UCC has found they were never seen by a dietitian.

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