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Nutrition in cancer survivorship: bridging the evidence-practice gap

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Nutrition plays a pivotal role in cancer survivorship, influencing not only long-term health outcomes but also quality of life and risk of recurrence. As advances in early detection and treatment have led to a growing global population of cancer survivors, attention has increasingly shifted from acute care to the promotion of sustained well-being and prevention of secondary health challenges. Despite growing evidence linking dietary patterns, body composition and metabolic health with survivorship outcomes, there remains significant variability in nutritional guidance, access to evidence-based interventions and integration of nutrition into oncology care. This review explores the current state of knowledge on nutrition in cancer survivorship, highlights key challenges faced by healthcare systems and patients and presents a new proposed model of care to optimise nutrition within survivorship care, bridging the evidence-practice gap.

Source: Proceedings of The Nutrition Society

DOI: 10.1017/s0029665125102152

Authors: Laura Keaver, Niamh O’Callaghan, Katie E. Johnston, Samantha J. Cushen

Institutions: Atlantic Technological University, University College Cork

Language: English

Topic: Cancer survivorship and care

Subfield: Oncology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,550