MyPath makes nutrition standard in cancer care

The groundbreaking EU-funded initiative MyPath is revolutionising cancer care with its Nutritional Care Pathway (NCP).

Cancer patient in hospital drinking and eating

Malnutrition affects at least 50% of people with cancer, significantly impacting survival rates, quality of life and healthcare costs. 

Aiming to change this, MyPath is a comprehensive, personalised approach to ensuring every patient receives evidence-based nutritional support throughout their cancer journey.

The MyPath approach uses a digital platform that patients use to report symptoms, weight changes and dietary challenges in real-time. This continuous flow of information enables healthcare professionals to intervene early, providing timely, personalised support. By integrating nutritional care into routine practice, MyPath ensures proactive management and improved patient outcomes.

With this system in place, people with cancer are more likely to maintain their strength and body weight, tolerate treatments better, and experience an improved quality of life. Early intervention also reduces the risk of complications and lowers the likelihood of hospitalisations, resulting in more effective and efficient care.

In addition to enhancing patient outcomes, MyPath supports healthcare in operating more efficiently. By implementing guideline-based nutritional care, it ensures consistent, evidence-based practice in cancer care. It also facilitates shared decision-making, empowering patients and healthcare professionals to collaborate on personalised care plans.

 Furthermore, MyPath streamlines workflows and minimises unnecessary tasks, reducing administrative burden and preventing redundant work. This integrated approach not only optimizes resource use but also elevates the overall quality of cancer care.

Nutrition isn’t just a supplement to cancer care — it’s a lifeline. By embedding nutritional care directly into clinical care, we can transform patient outcomes.

With MyPath, we’re not just enhancing care for individual patients — we’re reshaping the entire healthcare landscape through a smarter system delivering better outcomes.

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