Nutritional Interventions And Treatment Outcomes In Breast Cancer Patients: A Prospective Study In Southwest Nigeria

One critical yet often under addressed factor in breast cancer management is malnutrition.Malnutrition in cancer patients is a multifactorial condition arising from the interplay of disease-related metabolic alterations, systemic inflammation, and the adverse effects of cancer treatments These factors contribute to a catabolic state characterized by weight loss, muscle wasting, and nutrient deficiencies, which collectively impair treatment tolerance, increase the risk of complications, and reduce survival such as chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and hormonal therapies [4].These factors contribute to a catabolic state characterized by weight loss, muscle wasting, and