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Establishing and Improving Cancer Nutrition Programs in the Community Cancer Setting
Proactive nutrition care is pivotal to drive quality for the patient experience.
ACCC members have identified that one of the top resources that providers seek is help with nutrition services. To address this finding, this educational program will provide strategies and tools for ensuring a successful nutrition program.
New! Nutrition Continuing Education Activities
Living Well with Cancer, the Power of Nutrition. A live Q&A acvitity with Dr. Joanne B. Dragun, MD, FACRO. Review the incidence and prevalence of malnutrition and lean body mass in patients with cancer; discuss steps to improve nutritional status and quality of life; and more. October 19 and 31; and November 7 and 8. RD CPEU/RN CE Credit 1.0
Cancer and ABCs of Lean Body Mass: Optimal Nutrition Interventions.
Sponsored by Abbott Nutrition Learning Center, this self-study continuing education program 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
Resources for Health Professionals, Patient Education
Visit ACCC's resource page for information and research in the field of nutrition, physical activity and cancer prevention, treatment and survival.
Coming in 2011 and 2012
- Revised publication of ACCC's Cancer Program Guidelines to include updated guidelines for "Nutritional Support Services"
- A printed supplement to Oncology Issues that focuses on building a comprehensive nutrition program at a community cancer center
- A series of live and archived webinars
- Podcasts
- Online resource center on ACCC’s website
- Presentation of material and case studies at ACCC's 2012 Annual National Meeting.
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