This webinar, led by Derya Hyusein, focuses on the critical issue of malnutrition in oncology patients. Malnutrition is a common and often overlooked complication in cancer care that can severely impact treatment outcomes, quality of life, and survival rates. The session will explore the causes, identification, and management of malnutrition in cancer patients, including the role of healthcare providers in addressing nutritional needs during cancer treatment. The webinar will also discuss practical strategies for nutritional support, including dietary interventions, supplementation, and the integration of nutrition care into oncology practice.
Derya Hyusein RD, MSc, CertHE, DipHE, BSc is a Registered Dietitian (HCPC) with experience in both acute and community settings. Her special interests are weight management, diabetes, oncology and health promotion. She is a member of the British Dietetic Association (BDA) and Parental Nutrition Association (PEN). She pursued her Master’s Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics at Robert Gordon University in Scotland (Aberdeen). Practiced her speciality as a Dietetic Intern in multiple hospitals in Glasgow and in one of the largest hospitals in Europe – Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (QEUH). Her experience includes giving individualized dietary advice for patients with moderate to severe obesity, type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, gestational diabetes, pancreatitis, IBS, ulcerative colitis and enteritis, alcoholic and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, various food intolerances, autoimmune diseases, coeliac disease, pre-and post-op patients, and many other conditions. Consulted patients on parenteral and enteral nutrition in complex neurological, oncological, and surgical cases during her internships.
Learning Outcomes:
- Understand the Link Between Malnutrition and Cancer: Learn how cancer and its treatments contribute to malnutrition and how it affects treatment efficacy and patient outcomes.
- Identify Signs and Symptoms of Malnutrition in Oncology Patients: Gain the ability to recognize early signs of malnutrition in cancer patients and the importance of early intervention.
- Explore Evidence-Based Nutritional Interventions: Review current best practices for managing malnutrition in oncology patients, including dietary modifications, oral supplements, and enteral or parenteral nutrition.
- Understand the Role of Multidisciplinary Teams: Learn the importance of a collaborative approach involving oncologists, dietitians, nurses, and other healthcare providers in addressing malnutrition.
- Improve Patient Care Through Nutritional Support: Understand how tailored nutritional strategies can improve cancer treatment outcomes, reduce complications, and enhance the quality of life for oncology patients.
