Understanding Cancer Cachexia: Integrating Nutrition into Comprehensive Management


Date: Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Time: 2:00-4:00 PM ET

Description

  • Recognize the pathophysiology and clinical features of cancer cachexia.

  • Describe the prevalence and clinical impact of malnutrition and muscle loss in oncology.

  • Discuss evidence-based nutrition interventions for malnutrition and cancer cachexia.

Moderator:

JILLIAN HYTTENHOVE, MA, RD, CSOWM, LD, CHES
JILLIAN HYTTENHOVE, MA, RD, CSOWM, LD, CHES

Medical Science Liaison
Medical Affairs & Research
Abbott Nutrition
Columbus, OH, USA

Expert Speakers:

JOSE M. GARCIA, MD, PhD
JOSE M. GARCIA, MD, PhD

Professor, Department of Medicine
Division of Gerontology & Geriatric Medicine
University of Washington School of Medicine
Seattle, WA, USA

Carla Prado, PhD, RD, FCAHS
Carla Prado, PhD, RD, FCAHS

Professor
Research Chair, Integrative Nutrition, Body Composition & Energy Metabolism
Director, Human Nutrition Research Unit
University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB, CA

Continuing Education Credits:

Nurse Contact 2.0 CE; Dietitian 2.0 CPEU*

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