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Nutrition Tips for Combating Cancer Side Effects

July 19, 2021 By Julie Lanford MPH, RD, CSO, LDN

Coping with the side effects of cancer and cancer treatment isn't easy, but by using these tips you can help your body get the nutrition it needs to stay as strong as possible. Click on the side effect you're having, try out the tips and let us know if they helped! Poor Appetite Weight loss Fatigue  Constipation  Diarrhea Nausea & Vomiting Heartburn  Difficulty swallowing Taste and smell changes Sore mouth and throat Dry mouth and thick saliva Bowel … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cancer Diets, Cancer Side Effect Tips

Nutrition Options During Treatment

March 19, 2021 By Julie Lanford MPH, RD, CSO, LDN

Thanks to Nestlé Health Science for sponsoring this post and for their support of Cancer Services! Their sponsorship will support our educational programs for survivors. In this post, I discuss tips for managing side effects that impact nutrition status and also discuss the menu of options regarding oral nutrition supplements that Nestlé Health Science offers. For many people undergoing treatment for cancer, simply coming to terms with their disease and then getting … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cancer Side Effect Tips, Eblast

[WEBINAR] Intuitive Eating and Cancer Survivorship

January 14, 2021 By Julie Lanford MPH, RD, CSO, LDN

In this webinar, given by Amber Thomas, she discussed what exactly intuitive eating is and information about being a more intuitive eater. She focused on mindful eating for nourishment and cancer nutrition therapy. The following was discussed in the webinar: How nutrition therapy is important for cancer survivors/patientsGeneral nutrition tips for managing food choices during cancer treatmentWhat intuitive eating is and how it helps, 10 principles of Intuitive EatingWays to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cancer Side Effect Tips, Eblast

Do You Have Mouth Sores From Treatment? Healios® Could Help!

December 17, 2019 By Julie Lanford MPH, RD, CSO, LDN

Thanks to Healios® for sponsoring this post and for their support of Cancer Services! Their sponsorship will support our educational programs for survivors. If you're someone who is in chemotherapy or radiation, you might have mouth sores, trouble swallowing, and/or increased sensitivity in the mouth. This often makes it difficult to chew, swallow or get adequate nutrition. The reason these sores develop is because chemotherapy and radiation target rapidly growing cells, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cancer Side Effect Tips

Simple Choices Each Day Can Enhance Bowel Health

November 13, 2018 By Julie Lanford MPH, RD, CSO, LDN

In my last post I talked about my 7 daily habits for bowel regularity to prevent and manage constipation. And I also shared my favorite fiber, for anyone who can't seem to get enough in daily foods.  Konsyl is a brand I use that offers psyllium husk fiber with no added sugars or artificial sweeteners.  (FYI since there isn't anything to make it taste good, you will prob need to mix it with some juice or other flavored beverage and follow it with 2 big glasses of water!) I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cancer Diets, Cancer Prevention, Cancer Side Effect Tips, Myth Busting

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