Oncology Nutrition Integration – Educational Project 2026/2027
Background
Malnutrition is highly prevalent across the oncology care continuum and significantly impacts treatment outcomes and quality of life. Despite growing evidence, nutritional care remains insufficiently integrated into routine oncology practice, with limited involvement of dietitians in multidisciplinary teams.
At the same time, the role of patient advocates and the need for better coordination between hospital and home care are increasingly recognised, although implementation remains inconsistent. Emerging digital tools may further support communication and continuity of care.
A more coordinated, multidisciplinary approach is therefore needed to effectively integrate nutrition into oncology pathways and improve patient management across settings.
Format
Given the importance of improving patient outcomes through better integration of nutritional care in oncology, Sharing Progress in Cancer Care is undertaking a targeted project structured in two phases:
- A closed in-person Task Force meeting, to be held on 08 June 2026
A manuscript summarising the key outcomes and recommendations emerging from the Task Force
Topics to be addressed:
- Defining MDT roles in nutrition care: clarify responsibilities for oncologists, nurses, pharmacists, and social workers in nutrition planning
- Develop frameworks to integrate patient bodies
- Provide guidance on Hospital-to-Home Transition
- Explore apps for personalised nutrition tracking
Faculty
Moderator: Matti Aapro, Sharing Progress in Cancer Care and Clinique de Genolier, Bellinzona and Genolier, Switzerland
Chair: Eric Van Cutsem, University of Leuven, Belgium
Experts:
Dave Chuter, Digestive Cancers Europe (DiCE) and Independent Cancer Patients’ Voice ICPV VOICE, West Sussex, United Kingdom
Christina Fotopoulou, Imperial College London, United Kingdom
Zorana Maravic, Digestive Cancers Europe (DiCE), Belgium
Helena Ullgren, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden
Additional faculty members are currently under confirmation.
Acknowledgement
This educational project is developed in collaboration with Fresenius Kabi.
Next Steps
Additional information and updates concerning the progress of the activity and the forthcoming publication will be shared on this page in due course.