Hematology AdvisorNutrition-Related Challenges Common for Older Adults with AML, MDS

Nutritional challenges are common in older adults with acute leukemia (AML/MDS), and can have a significant impact on their quality of life and treatment outcomes. These challenges can be caused by a variety of factors, including the disease itself, its treatment, and the normal aging process.

Some of the most common nutritional challenges in older adults with AML/MDS include appetite loss, weight loss, diarrhea, constipation, and mouth sores; physicians can provide nutritional interventions to help address these challenges and improve the quality of life for older adults with AML/MDS. These interventions may include nutrition counseling, meal planning, supplementation, and enteral nutrition.