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Os suplementos alimentares no doente oncológico
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As doenças oncológicas são das causas de morte mais prevalentes no mundo e o número
de novos casos aumenta anualmente. Os doentes oncológicos são submetidos a vários
tipos de tratamentos que estão associados a efeitos adversos muito severos que
comprometem a sua qualidade de vida.
Apesar da ciência ter evoluído e os tratamentos de cancro serem cada vez mais inovadores
e eficazes, os doentes oncológicos procuram terapias alternativas considerando que estas
complementarão os tratamentos médicos, minimizando os efeitos secundários e
reforçando o seu sistema imunitário e de uma forma geral, melhorando a sua qualidade
de vida.
O mercado dos suplementos alimentares tem vindo a crescer exponencialmente, sendo
que 20 a 85% dos doentes oncológicos os escolhem como complemento aos tratamentos
convencionais. Desta forma, deve ser considerado de extrema importância garantir
informação e segurança adequadas relativamente ao uso destes produtos, não só dos
possíveis benefícios, mas também alertar para interações e riscos associados.
No entanto, os suplementos alimentares são de acesso livre e os doentes muitas das vezes
não reportam aos profissionais de saúde que os acompanham que tomam suplementos
alimentares, o que cria uma lacuna na comunicação entre o doente e o médico ou
farmacêutico. Esta situação pode tornar-se preocupante uma vez que alguns suplementos
alimentares interagem com a terapêutica oncológica ou podem estar contraindicados em
algumas situações. Desta forma, alguns suplementos alimentares podem ter um impacto
negativo no desenvolvimento da doença e/ou piorar a qualidade de vida dos doentes.
Cancer is amongst the most prevalent causes of death in the world and the number of new cases increases every year. Cancer patients undergo several types of treatments that are associated with very severe adverse effects that compromise their quality of life. Although science has evolved and cancer treatments are increasingly innovative and effective, cancer patients seek alternative therapies considering that they will complement medical treatments, minimizing some of the side effects, strengthening their immune system and generally improving their quality of life. The market for food supplements has been growing exponentially, with 20 to 85% of cancer patients choosing them as a complement to conventional treatments. Thus, it is considered of utmost importance to ensure adequate information and safety regarding the use of these products, not only of the possible benefits, but also to warn of associated interactions and risks. The problem that arises is that food supplements are freely available and many times patients do not report to their health professionals that they take food supplements, which creates a communication gap between the patient and the doctor or pharmacist. This situation may become worrisome since some dietary supplements interact with cancer therapy or are contraindicated in some situations. So, some dietary supplements may have a negative impact on the development of the disease and/or worsen the quality of life of patients.
Cancer is amongst the most prevalent causes of death in the world and the number of new cases increases every year. Cancer patients undergo several types of treatments that are associated with very severe adverse effects that compromise their quality of life. Although science has evolved and cancer treatments are increasingly innovative and effective, cancer patients seek alternative therapies considering that they will complement medical treatments, minimizing some of the side effects, strengthening their immune system and generally improving their quality of life. The market for food supplements has been growing exponentially, with 20 to 85% of cancer patients choosing them as a complement to conventional treatments. Thus, it is considered of utmost importance to ensure adequate information and safety regarding the use of these products, not only of the possible benefits, but also to warn of associated interactions and risks. The problem that arises is that food supplements are freely available and many times patients do not report to their health professionals that they take food supplements, which creates a communication gap between the patient and the doctor or pharmacist. This situation may become worrisome since some dietary supplements interact with cancer therapy or are contraindicated in some situations. So, some dietary supplements may have a negative impact on the development of the disease and/or worsen the quality of life of patients.
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Trabalho Final de Mestrado Integrado, Ciências Farmacêuticas, 2021, Universidade de Lisboa, Faculdade de Farmácia.
Palavras-chave
Doentes oncológicos Suplementos alimentares Cancro Mestrado integrado - 2021