Publication Date |
2007 |
Personal Author |
McCarthy, M. |
Page Count |
62 |
Abstract |
Head and neck cancer (HNCA) has one of the highest mortality rates of all cancers. Immune-modulating nutrition (IMN) support before and after surgery has the potential to promote host defense, anti-tumor activities, and wound healing. The purpose of this study was to establish the feasibility of providing perioperative IMN support to HNCA patients in a regional referral center. Secondly, the study examined nutritional, immunologic, and wound-healing outcomes. A prospective, blinded, randomized design was used for this study. |
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Source Agency |
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Corporate Authors |
Madigan Army Medical Center, Tacoma, WA.; TriService Nursing Research Program, Bethesda, MD. |
Supplemental Notes |
Sponsored by TriService Nursing Research Program, Bethesda, MD. |
Document Type |
Technical Report |
Title Note |
Final rept., 11 Aug 04 to 30 Sep 06. |
NTIS Issue Number |
200821 |