- The study investigates the nutritional status of breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy and explores how nutrition affects the severity of chemotherapy-related digestive issues.
- Conducted on 107 women with an average age of 52, the study found that 41% were malnourished, 80% experienced constipation, and strong adherence to a Mediterranean diet was linked to less severe nausea and constipation.
- The results emphasize the importance of early nutritional intervention to enhance the tolerance and effectiveness of chemotherapy treatments in breast cancer patients.