Key takeaways

Prof. Riccardo Caccialanza presents a case for addressing unmet nutritional needs in cancer care:

• There are clear unmet needs in patient care linked to low awareness and resources, disparity in reimbursement and lack of nutritional protocols.
• Early screening and early nutritional interventions have clear benefits for the patient and the healthcare system.
• Multidisciplinary collaboration and structured care pathways are key in improving nutritional support for cancer patients.
• The Lombardy pathway is a successful regional initiative for standardised screening, training, and policy alignment.