Effect of a Nutritional Supplement on H&N Cancer Patients

The Effect of an Enhanced Nutritional Supplement on Head and Neck Cancer Patients

To determine if using a nutritionally enhanced supplement will improve mucositis in head and neck cancer patients

H&N cancer patients will be randomized to receive either a nutritionally enhanced product or standard treatment. The patients in both groups will receive nutritional counseling weekly by the RD. Anthropometric measures, available lab values, mucositis grade, and quality of life measures will be compared between groups.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Head and neck cancer 1st.2nd wk Rx read &wrte eng

Exclusion Criteria:

• receiving hospice impaired cognition