Study Evaluating the Efficacy of the myDIET Software Tool in the Nutritional Management of Patients With Localized and Resectable Gastric or Esogastric Junction Cancer.

This study focuses on people who have cancer in their stomach or where the stomach meets the food pipe (oesophagus). These types of cancer are very serious, and treatment often involves major surgery and chemotherapy (strong medications to kill cancer cells). Unfortunately, many patients become undernourished during this time, which means they don't get enough of the right nutrients. This can lead to problems like slower recovery, more complications after surgery, and sometimes it can even stop them from getting all the chemotherapy they need.

Good nutrition is really important, especially when you're going through tough treatments like cancer therapy. It helps your body heal and cope with the side effects. Doctors know that if patients are well-nourished before surgery, they often do better. Because of this, a team of experts has created a special computer program called myDIET. This program is designed to help patients and their families understand and manage their nutrition better from the start of their treatment.

The myDIET tool uses questionnaires to give people personalised advice about their diet. The main aim of this study is to find out if using myDIET can effectively help patients with stomach or oesophagus cancer improve their nutrition. By helping people eat better, the researchers hope to reduce complications, improve recovery after surgery, and make it easier for patients to complete their full course of chemotherapy, which is vital for long-term health.