Author: Mitali Mukherjee
Mukherjee, Mitali, 2024 Relationship between anti-inflammatory diet and inflammation related side effects in oncology patients receiving systemic therapy, Flinders University, College of Nursing and Health Sciences
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Chronic inflammation may lead to the development of cancer. Additionally, cancer therapies can increase the body’s inflammation leading to a variety of side effects, ultimately resulting in discontinuation of treatment. Diet can play a role in modulating inflammation in the body. This research aimed to determine whether an anti-inflammatory diet can reduce the body’s inflammation and consequently reduce inflammation related side effects experienced due to the cancer itself and the systemic cancer therapies. Via systematic reviews, this research found characteristics of an anti-inflammatory diet that can aid in reducing inflammation and improving clinical outcomes. It also validated a novel tool that can assist in measuring inflammatory load from diet. Using cross-sectional studies, this research determined that a link between diet, inflammation and side effects exists and further research is warranted. Through a single-arm trial, it also found that administering an anti-inflammatory diet to those receiving immunotherapy is feasible and safe.
Keywords: Anti-inflammatory Diet, Inflammation, Oncology, Mediterranean Diet
Subject: Medicine thesis
Thesis type: Doctor of Philosophy
Completed: 2024
School: College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Supervisor: Professor Michelle Miller