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Definition, epidemiology, and basic concepts of cancer |
Force LM, Kocarnik JM, May ML, et al. The global, regional, and national burden of cancer, 1990–2023, with forecasts to 2050: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2023. The Lancet. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(25)01635-6 |
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Mechanisms of carcinogenesis and genetic–environmental factors in cancer development |
Hanahan D. Hallmarks of Cancer: New Dimensions. Cancer Discov. 2022 Jan;12(1):31-46. doi: 10.1158/2159-8290.CD-21-1059. |
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The relationship between nutrition and cancer risk |
Giuseppe Grosso, Francesca Bella, Justyna Godos, Salvatore Sciacca, Daniele Del Rio, Sumantra Ray, Fabio Galvano, Edward L. Giovannucci, Possible role of diet in cancer: systematic review and multiple meta-analyses of dietary patterns, lifestyle factors, and cancer risk, Nutrition Reviews, Volume 75, Issue 6, June 2017, Pages 405–419, https://doi.org/10.1093/nutrit/nux012 -
Steck, S.E., Murphy, E.A. Dietary patterns and cancer risk. Nat Rev Cancer 20, 125–138 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41568-019-0227-4 |
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Cancer and energy balance: obesity, physical activity, and energy intake |
Shen S, Brown KA, Green AK, Iyengar NM. Obesity and Cancer: A Translational Science Review. JAMA. 2026;335(15):1341–1350. doi:10.1001/jama.2026.1114 -
Camajani E, Gorini S, Feraco A, Armani A, Caprio M. Energy metabolism, nutrition and cancer. Semin Cancer Biol. 2026 Mar;120:4-15. doi: 10.1016/j.semcancer.2026.01.005 |
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Cancer and macronutrients: carbohydrates and proteins |
Orsso CE, Caretero A, Poltronieri TS, Arends J, de van der Schueren MA, Kiss N, Laviano A, Prado CM. Effects of high-protein supplementation during cancer therapy: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Am J Clin Nutr. 2024 Dec;120(6):1311-1324. doi: 10.1016/j.ajcnut.2024.08.016. |
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Cancer and macronutrients: fats and fatty acids |
Gheorghe AS, Negru ȘM, Preda M, Mihăilă RI, Komporaly IA, Dumitrescu EA, Lungulescu CV, Kajanto LA, Georgescu B, Radu EA, Stănculeanu DL. Biochemical and Metabolical Pathways Associated with Microbiota-Derived Butyrate in Colorectal Cancer and Omega-3 Fatty Acids Implications: A Narrative Review. Nutrients. 2022 Mar 9;14(6):1152. doi: 10.3390/nu14061152. -
Bobin-Dubigeon C, Nazih H, Croyal M, Bard JM. Link between Omega 3 Fatty Acids Carried by Lipoproteins and Breast Cancer Severity. Nutrients. 2022 Jun 14;14(12):2461. doi: 10.3390/nu14122461. |
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Cancer and micronutrients: minerals |
Saeed, R.F., Awan, U.A., Aslam, S., Qazi, A.S., Bhatti, M.Z., Akhtar, N. (2024). Micronutrients Importance in Cancer Prevention—Minerals. In: Saeed, R.F., Shaheed, S.u. (eds) Nutrition and Dietary Interventions in Cancer. Cancer Treatment and Research, vol 191. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-55622-7_6 |
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Midterm Exam |
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Cancer and micronutrients: minerals |
Saeed, R.F., Awan, U.A., Aslam, S., Qazi, A.S., Bhatti, M.Z., Akhtar, N. (2024). Micronutrients Importance in Cancer Prevention—Minerals. In: Saeed, R.F., Shaheed, S.u. (eds) Nutrition and Dietary Interventions in Cancer. Cancer Treatment and Research, vol 191. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-55622-7_6 |
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Cancer and functional food components |
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Cancer, dietary fiber and gut microbiota |
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Cancer treatment approaches (surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, immunotherapy) and their effects on nutrition |
Muscaritoli M, Arends J, Bachmann P, Baracos V, Barthelemy N, Bertz H, Bozzetti F, Hütterer E, Isenring E, Kaasa S, Krznaric Z, Laird B, Larsson M, Laviano A, Mühlebach S, Oldervoll L, Ravasco P, Solheim TS, Strasser F, de van der Schueren M, Preiser JC, Bischoff SC. ESPEN practical guideline: Clinical Nutrition in cancer. Clin Nutr. 2021 May;40(5):2898-2913. doi: 10.1016/j.clnu.2021.02.005. |
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Nutritional assessments in cancer patients, malnutrition, and cachexia |
Bossi P, Delrio P, Mascheroni A, Zanetti M. The Spectrum of Malnutrition/Cachexia/Sarcopenia in Oncology According to Different Cancer Types and Settings: A Narrative Review. Nutrients. 2021 Jun 9;13(6):1980. doi: 10.3390/nu13061980. |
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Nutritional therapy in cancer patients: oral, enteral, and parenteral support approaches |
Aktas A, Thomas S, Barrett M, Sui J, Waldman J, Kenny C, Eustice-Cook J, Kadakia KC, Walsh D. Nutritional Interventions in Advanced Cancer: Scoping Review. Am J Hosp Palliat Care. 2026 Jun;43(6):668-688. doi: 10.1177/10499091251335249. -
Laviano A, Di Lazzaro L, Koverech A. Nutrition support and clinical outcome in advanced cancer patients. Proceedings of the Nutrition Society. 2018;77(4):388-393. doi:10.1017/S0029665118000459 |
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Nutrition and lifestyle recommendations for cancer prevention; evaluation of current guidelines |
Ratajczak-Pawłowska AE, Jezierska K, Szymczak-Tomczak A, Zawada A, Rychter AM, Skoracka K, Dobrowolska A, Krela-Kaźmierczak I. Lifestyle and Breast Cancer: Prevention and Treatment Support. Cancers (Basel). 2025 Aug 29;17(17):2830. doi: 10.3390/cancers17172830. |
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Final Exam |
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