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A nationwide mailed survey was conducted in 2022, focusing on RDs involved in cancer palliative care. One RD per facility was included from all 501 hospitals accredited by Japan\u2019s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare. Multivariate analysis identified factors related to collaboration with palliative care teams and challenges in cancer care. Responses from 325 RDs (63.9%) across 325 hospitals (63.9%) were analyzed. Among RDs who consistently collaborated with the palliative care team (PCT), significant associations (p &lt; 0.05) were found with exclusive engagement in cancer\/palliative care, providing nutritional counseling to inpatients, the frequency of ward rounds, and individualized meal provision. Challenges included the following: \u201cI struggled with determining appropriate food choices for patients unable to eat\u201d, and \u201cMetabolic complications like cachexia hindered my ability to provide adequate support\u201d. 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