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Cancer-Related Eating Problems

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Eating and nutrition problems are common among cancer patients and have been associated with worse prognosis and outcome of cancer therapies. This chapter provides an overview of eating-related difficulties in this population, considering common physiological and psychological barriers. In addition to tools for assessment, practitioners and trainees will find a discussion of empirically supported interventions for delivery in integrated care settings.

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  1. Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI, USA

    Kate Happel Krautbauer & Claudia Drossel

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Krautbauer, K.H., Drossel, C. (2018). Cancer-Related Eating Problems. In: Maragakis, A., O'Donohue, W. (eds) Principle-Based Stepped Care and Brief Psychotherapy for Integrated Care Settings. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-70539-2_9

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