Nutrition Counseling and Support

Nutrition is an important part of cancer treatment. Choosing the right kinds of foods to nourish the body can help you stay strong and feel better throughout your treatment. Our dietitian with special training in oncology and nutrition is able to assist you in planning your nutritional needs during any stage of your cancer journey. She bases her advice on scientifically sound nutrition research.

All nutrition consultations are complimentary. Individual appointments are available with a registered dietitian to help assess your nutritional status and develop a plan for general nutrition. There is no additional charge for nutritional counseling.

Whitney Christie, MS, RD, CSO, CNSC, FAND, is a registered dietitian, board-certified specialist in oncology nutrition and certified nutrition support clinician. Her approach to care in the cancer patient is individualized, allowing her to help support the best possible treatment outcomes and positively impact quality of life during one of the most difficult times of a person’s life.

Our registered dietitian is able to meet with you and your loved ones to:

• Assess your unique individual nutritional needs for the best possible treatment outcomes
• Manage and minimize side effects related to your treatment such as weight loss, dehydration, altered taste, nausea and vomiting, fatigue, and appetite issues
• Empower you to incorporate healthy nutrition habits into daily living
• Provide general information and resources for specific cancer types
• Develop food strategies, not strict, hard-to-follow meal plans
• Advise on alternative forms of nutrition such as tube feedings
• Answer questions regarding the vast amount of conflicting nutrition information available via the internet, magazines and other sources

If you would like to meet with Whitney, please call 540.741.0610.

Cancer Nutritional Resources

Resources for Healthy Living

American Institute for Cancer Research
Cancer nutrition information, recipes, cookbooks, weekly recipes via email

American Cancer Society
Reducing cancer risk, treatment and recovery research

National Cancer Institute
Cancer basics and treatments

cancerdietitian.com
Prevention and survivorship, recipes, webinars and videos

cookforyourlife.org
Videos, popular recipes, blogs

foodsafety.gov
Food recalls, food storage and recommended cooking tempertures

oley.org
Tube feeding support and supply exchange

rebeccakatz.com
Cookbooks, recipes, videos

survivorstable.com
Blogs on popular cancer nutrition topics written by registered dietitian

Free Downloads

Eating Hints Before, During and After Cancer Treatment, National Cancer Institute
Nutrition for the Person with Cancer During Treatment, American Cancer Society
H.E.A.L. Well: A Cancer Nutrition Guide, American lnstitute for Cancer Research, LIVESTRONG Foundation, Savor Health
Frankly Speaking about Cancer. Eating Well During Cancer Treatment

Websites

Harvard School of Public Health The nutrition source explores the latest science about healthy eating for adults, answering key questions and providing practical tips for increasing the overall quality of your diet.

National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health A reputable resource for those considering using alternative therapies.

Cancer.net Provides oncologist-approved information from the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), with support form the Conquer Cancer Foundation. Cancer.net brings the expertise and resources of ASCO to people living with cancer, those who care for and about them to help patients and families make informed healthcare decisions. They also feature cancer-related podcasts.