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Proactive nutrition care is pivotal to drive quality for the patient experience.

There is increasing understanding of the important role nutrition services can play in optimizing care for patients with cancer both during and after treatment. In 2017 the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) published proceedings of its 2016 workshop Examining Access to Nutrition Care in Outpatient Cancer Centers. Access the proceedings.

Below are ACCC member-driven resources that support and share "how to's" for integration of nutrition services in all cancer care settings.

From Oncology Issues

A Quality Improvement Nutrition Program

This QI project used a screening tool to capture all oncology patients at risk for malnutrition and developed strategies to reduce or eliminate financial barriers for patients needing nutrition services.

Cancer Buzz Podcasts

Overcoming Barriers to Holistic Survivorship Care for Immunotherapy Patients – [Podcast] Ep 153 May 23, 2024

In this episode, CANCER BUZZ speaks with Brittney Baer, BSN, RN, patient care coordinator, immune effector cells, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center about key strategies and solutions to prioritize patient quality of life by addressing barriers to holistic survivorship care.
Interventional Screening Tools for Malnutrition — [VIDEO PODCAST] Ep 16 Sep 22, 2022

Hear how malnutrition affects people with cancer in different ways, even impacting cancer treatment plans.
Malnutrition: Screen or Assess? — [VIDEO PODCAST] Ep 15 Sep 15, 2022

Hear how malnutrition affects people with cancer in different ways, even impacting cancer treatment plans.
Malnutrition in Cancer Care — [VIDEO PODCAST] Ep 14 Aug 11, 2022

Hear how malnutrition affects people with cancer in different ways, even impacting cancer treatment plans.

From the ACCCBuzz Blog

#ACCCNOC: Thought Leaders on Improving Cancer Care and the Patient Experience
November 14, 2024
The 41st National Oncology Conference was an opportunity to educate colleagues and share resources to help attendees enact positive change at their cancer programs and practices. Read the insights gained from the afternoon sessions on Day 2 of the conference.
A Powerful Practice: In-House Pantries Combat Food Insecurity for Patients With Cancer
Jessica Ridge
August 28, 2024
While 10% of households in the US report food insecurity, it's estimated that that between 17% and 55% of patients diagnosed with cancer are affected. Many cancer institutions and programs have taken it upon themselves to decrease the burden of patient food insecurity by initiating their own food pantries, with setups ranging from compact, utility-closet–based versions that include personal care products to larger-footprint, open-plan spaces designed to approximate a shopping experience.
LYTE: Living Your Truth Empowered
July 23, 2024
LYTE is a non-profit organization that aims to meet the needs of a growing and diverse breast cancer survivor community by providing expert health and wellness coaching.
Clinical Meaningfulness: Insights from a Metastatic Breast Cancer Qualitative Study
March 21, 2024
Explore findings from a multi-stakeholder collaboration aimed at exploring clinical meaningfulness in comprehensive care delivery for patients with metastatic breast cancer.
Promoting Health Equity: Unite for HER's Vision for Equitable Cancer Care
March 13, 2024
Discover the mission of Unite for HER—a national nonprofit organization dedicated to enriching the health and well-being of those affected by breast and ovarian cancers.
NCCN Patient Advocacy Summit: Navigating the Care Continuum from Screening Through Survivorship
By Chidi Ike
January 03, 2024
For their final policy summit of 2023, the NCCN invited multidisciplinary stakeholders to Washington D.C. for a discussion focused on patients with cancer receiving comprehensive and equitable care.
Highlights from the President’s Cancer Panel: Building on a Strong Legacy
October 12, 2023
ACCC president Olalekan Ajayi, PharmD, MBA, shared the association’s key priorities for impacting cancer care in the United States with the President’s Cancer Panel.
Pancreatic Cancer: Risk Factors, Symptoms and Early Diagnoses
By The Let's Win Team
July 11, 2023
The survival of pancreatic cancer is 12%, making it one of the deadliest cancers of our time. As a result, understanding the symptoms, risks factors, as well and the benefit of an early diagnosis is key.
Raising Cancer Awareness in Black Communities Through #BlackFamCan
June 14, 2023
National Black Family Cancer Awareness Week is dedicated to raising awareness of the importance of clinical trial participation and specimen donations for cancer research among Black Americans.
Managing Side Effects and Nutritional Needs for Patients with Myelofibrosis
April 27, 2023
ACCCBuzz spoke with Dr. Gabriela Hobbs, MD, at Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center to learn how to best manage patients' care for those with myelofibrosis.
Medical Nutrition Therapy Act Would Benefit Medicare Recipients
August 24, 2021
If passed, the Medical Nutrition Therapy Act could expand Medicare Part B to cover medical nutrition therapy services for patients with cancer, who need to maintain their strength and keep a health body weight during treatment. ACCCBuzz shares more about this legislation and why its benefits are essential for oncology.
Staying Connected in an Uncertain Time
March 20, 2020
Building a Case for Registered Dietitian Nutritionists
February 24, 2020
Enhancing Patient Care by Promoting Health Literacy
February 20, 2020
Supporting Survivors With Exercise and Nutrition Programs
December 09, 2019
Spotlight on Supportive Care: The Oncology Dietitian
September 05, 2019
Cancer Care Reimagined
May 28, 2019
Popular ACCC Resources: A Snapshot of 2017
By Amanda Patton, ACCC Communications
December 29, 2017
Dietitian as Navigator: A Winning Combination
By Kelay Trentham, MS, RDN, CSO
August 31, 2017
Does Your Cancer Program Have a Registered Dietitian?
Kelay E. Trentham, MS, RDN, CSO
March 07, 2017
Improving Patient Outcomes with Nutrition Services: What a Dietitian Can Do for Your Cancer Center
March 14, 2016
8 Strategies to Help Gastric Cancer Patients Cope with Nutrition Problems During Treatment
By Colleen Gill, MS, RD, CSO
February 02, 2015