Cancer Nutrition Resources

Free Webinar Opportunity from DIFM

DIFM has invited ON DPG members to participate in this free webinar:
"Weighing the Risks and Benefits of Adjunctive Therapies during Chemotherapy and Radiation"

Date: Thursday, April 12, 2012
Time: 8:00 PM–9:00 PM EDT
Presented by: Lise Alschuler, ND

Nearly 70% of those diagnosed with cancer are not satisfied with treatments offered within conventional medicine alone and utilize complementary and alternative treatments. Integrative medicine has the potential to be the dominant form of treatment for people diagnosed with cancer. The talk reviews the pros and cons of lifestyle and supplementation, focusing on antioxidants, fatty acids and specific herbs. The lecture reviews the evidence and goals of co-management of alternative with conventional treatments.

Learning Objectives include:

1. Are natural therapies combined with active conventional treatment a rational and effective treatment in cancer?
2. Integrative oncology what are the cancer specific considerations?
3. What are recommended lifestyle interventions during treatment?
4. How do antioxidant therapies work best with radiation and chemotherapy?

Level 1, CPE 1—Certificate of attendance emailed to those who attend the "live" webinar.

Space is limited.
Reserve your Webinar seat now at: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/353564384

This webinar is not sponsored by ON DPG, but DIFM DPG has graciously offered free access to ON DPG members who are interested in this topic.

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Abbott Nutrition

Living Well with Cancer: The Power of Nutrition, sponsored by Abbott Nutrition Learning Center, is live Q&A activity features Dr. Joanne B. Dragun, MD, FACRO. She reviews the incidence and prevalence of malnutrition and lean body mass in patients with cancer; discusses steps to improve nutritional status and quality of life; and more. RD CPEU/RN CE Credit 1.0

Cancer and ABCs of Lean Body Mass: Optimal Nutrition Interventions, sponsored by Abbott Nutrition Learning Center, is a self-study continuing education program which reviews cancer cachexia and its relationship to lean body mass loss and describes nutrition interventions that can impact lean body mass. RD CPEU/RN CE Credit 1.0

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CancerCare

Nutrition, Physical Activity, and You, sponsored by CancerCare, is a 60 minute live workshop that took place on November 15, 2011. Participants could listen to this workshop over the telephone or connect to the online webcast. Learn from leading experts in oncology that will provide the most up-to-date information.

American Institute for Cancer Research

American Institute for Cancer Research provides information and research in the field of nutrition, physical activity and cancer prevention, treatment and survival.

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National Cancer Institute

National Cancer Institute—Nutrition in Cancer Care (PDQ) for Health Professionals.

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Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (formerly the American Dietetic Association) Oncology Nutrition Practice Group. offers numerous oncology–specific resources, including books, book reviews, and publications. Some materials are free, others at a reduced rate for ADA members. One free resource is the Oncology Evidence–based Nutrition Practice Guidelines, available at the National Guideline Clearinghouse.

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ACCC's MyNetwork

ACCC provides a number of articles and tools, including "Worksheets for Scoring Patient-Generated Subjective Global Assessment (PG-SGA);" "Building a Nutrition Program within a New Comprehensive Cancer Center, Oncology Issues 2010;" "Certified Specialists in Oncology Nutrition, Oncology Issues 2009; and the "Functional Assessment of Anorexia Cachexia Therapy (FAACT) Questionnaire." All are available on ACCC's MyNetwork.

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Oncology Nutrition Toolkit

This resource developed by the Dietetic Practice Group of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, is a great tool, especially for new oncology dieticians. This comprehensive kit contains forms and resources for patient education and professionals. Click here for more information on how to order the kit.

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Start Strong to Stay Strong™ Throughout Your Cancer Treatment

Questionnaire to help patients determine if they are at risk for malnutrition (PDF 460 KB).

Abbott Nutrition

Abbott's Resource Center offers patient education brochures and videos featuring nutrition information, and product information and retail availability of Ensure (Clinical Strength and Enlive), Glucerna, and Juven products.

• Tips for maintaining weight and strength with nausea and vomiting
• Tips for managing nutritional needs when tired

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American Cancer Society

Nutrition for the Person with Cancer during Treatment: A Guide for Patients and Families (PDF).

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Nutrition Counts

Tips on how to manage side effects during your cancer treatment (PDF 1.2 MB).

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National Cancer Institute

Eating Hints Before, During and After Cancer Treatment (PDF).

Nutrition in Cancer Care (PDQ) for Patients.

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Nestlé Nutrition

Nestle's Resource Center offers patient education information on cancer nutrition, nutrition-focused tips for managing treatment side effects, caregiver tools, menu ideas and recipes.

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Prostate Cancer Foundation

Nutrition and Wellness.

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CancerCare

CancerCare offers a free Connect® Workshop on Nutrition, Physical Activity, and You.