Nutrition
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Despite numerous controlled clinical trials, the indications for parenteral nutritional support of cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy remain controversial. The results of the published trials have therefore been subjected to meta-analysis. ⋯ In summary, for the patients in trials to date, TPN was associated with net harm. Routine use of TPN in patients undergoing chemotherapy should be strongly discouraged, and trials involving specific groups of patients or modifications in TPN should be undertaken with caution.