John F. Gilmore Symposium on Nutrition and Small Bowel Disorders 2026

DESCRIPTION

This activity focuses on the critical role of diet and lifestyle in cancer prevention, as well as medical nutrition therapy, exercise, and artificial nutrition in optimizing outcomes for oncology patients. Key topics include gastrointestinal (GI) complications of cancer and its treatment, such as diarrhea, dysmotility, malignant bowel obstruction (MBO), and challenges with enteral access, as well as the impact of tumor metabolism on nutritional status and physical function. Sessions will also explore how dietary and lifestyle factors influence the gut microbiome, strategies to manage treatment-related GI toxicities, and ethical considerations surrounding nutrition support in end-of-life care.

TARGET AUDIENCE

This activity is designed for gastroenterologists, gastroenterology trainees, oncologists, oncology trainees, internists, advanced practice nurses, physician assistants, registered dieticians, nurses, and pharmacists dedicates to caring for patients with nutrition and cancer-related disorders.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

After this activity, participants will be able to:

• Describe troubleshooting techniques for managing physiologic intolerances and mechanical failures in enteral access devices.
• Explain the role of medical nutrition therapy in managing altered tumor metabolism during active cancer treatment.
• Apply evidence-based recommendations for dietary fiber and lifestyle interventions to reduce the risk of cancer and recurrence.
• Select appropriate enteral feeding tubes and formulas based on individual clinical scenarios and anatomic considerations.
• Interpret current evidence supporting the use of nutrition therapy to preserve muscle mass in oncology patients.
• Differentiate management strategies for malignant bowel obstruction, hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC), and GI decompression.
• Evaluate the impact of nutrition therapies on the quality of life in patients with head and neck cancers.
• Recommend ethical nutrition care plans for patients with advanced cancer, balancing clinical benefit and patient preferences.

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