About VCMC

The Victorian Cancer Malnutrition Collaborative (VCMC) program of work is a state wide collaboration led by Peter Mac.

The VCMC team
The VCMC team

The VCMC program of work aims to increase understanding and knowledge, and promote strategies for action in order to address cancer malnutrition. This program of work is proudly supported through funding from the Cancer Strategy & Development Department of Health and Human Services Victoria, Peter Mac and Western Central Integrated Cancer Services. 

WHO WE ARE

The VCMC community is made of our lead team based at Peter Mac, dietitians from around Victoria working in cancer care, cancer consumers, health professionals, community organisations and policy makers – all working together to educate, engage and improve the care, systems and information provided to people with cancer and their supports.  

CANCER MALNUTRITION

Nutrition is important for all people with cancer regardless of diagnosis, treatment type or timing in the cancer pathway. Cancer malnutrition is common in people with cancer, but should not be considered an expected side effect of cancer. Malnutrition should be prevented at all stages of the cancer journey as it can cause problems such as:

  • An increase in the side effects from treatment; the chance of infection; time spent in hospital; and muscle strength.
  • A decrease in muscle strength; how well treatment works; how well your immune system works; wound healing.

OUR TEAM

REPORTS, PUBLICATIONS & LINKS

COMMUNICATION & EVENTS

VCMC e-Newsletters

SUBSCRIBE

For details of the next VCMC Community of Practice (CoP) contact: [email protected]

CONTACT US

General enquiries

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Project oversight

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