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EN for Patients with Head and Neck Cancer – Tuesday Tube Facts

Did you know…?

Head & neck cancer and the treatment modalities have significant nutritional impacts. Patients often need nutrition support which can include enteral nutrition. The type of feeding tube placed, when the EN begins, and the type of formula can all impact patient clinical outcomes.[1]

References:

  1. Heneghen, Lisa, MPH, RDN, SNSC, CSO. Enteral Nutrition for Patients with Head and Neck Cancer. ASPEN Videos and Podcasts. 2022; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YjOwB3cuPg