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, 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
Cancer Cookbooks
Food For Thought Healing Foods to Savor, Second Edition. Sheila Kealey, Vicky Newman and Susan Faerber
(2012) Mindful Nutrition Solutions,
University of California, San Diego
Cooking with Foods that Fight Cancer Richard Bèliveau, Ph. D and Denis Gingras, Ph. D
(2006) McClelland & Stewart
The Cancer-Fighting Kitchen Second Edition Rebecca Katz (2010) Potter/Tenspeed/Harmony
rebeccakatz.com/the-cancer-fighting-kitchen
One Bite at a Time: Nourishing Recipes for Cancer Survivors and Their Families
Healing Solutions, LLC Mat Edelson and Rebecca Katz (2008)
rebeccakatz.com/one-bite-at-a-time
American Cancer Society What to Eat During Cancer Treatment Jeanne Besser, Kristina Ratley, RD, LDN, Sheri Knecht, MS, RD, LDN, Michele
Szafranski, MS, RD, LDN
(2009) amazon.com/What-Eat-During-Cancer-Treatment/dp/160443256X
Betty Crocker Living with Cancer Cookbook Kris Ghosh, MD, MBA and Linda Carson, MD
(2011) John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Eating Well Through Cancer Holly Clegg and Gerald Miletello, MD
(2006) Holly B. Clegg
The New American Plate Cookbook: Recipes for a Healthy Weight and a Healthy life The American Institute for Cancer Research
(2005) University of California Press
The Essential Cancer Treatment Nutrition Guide & Cookbook Jean LaMantia and Neil Berinstein
(2012) Robert Rose
Cook for Your Life: Delicious, Nourishing Recipes for Before, During, and
after Cancer Treatment Ann Odgen Gaffney
(2015) Penguin Publishing Group
Nourishing Your Body During Pancreatic Cancer Treatment: High Protein High
Calorie Recipes for Those Experiencing Cancer-induced Weight Loss Dr Aoife Ryan PhD MINDI, Dr Éadaoin NÍ Bhuachalla PhD RD
MINDI, Ms. Jane Healy BSc MA, Dr Derek G Power MRCPI
(2016) University College Cork, Ireland
American Cancer Society Complete Guide to Nutrition for Cancer Survivors Barbara L Grant
(2010) American Cancer Society
Healing Gourmet Eat to Fight Cancer Simin Liu MD, Kathy McManus RD, John A Carlio CEC
(2005) McGraw-Hill Companies
The Cancer Lifeline Cookbook: Good Nutrition, Recipes, and Resources to
Optimize the Lives of People Living with Cancer Kimberly Mathai MS RD with Ginny Smith
(2004) Sasquatch Books
The Cancer Survival Cookbook: 200 Quick and Easy Recipes with Helpful Eating Hints Christina Marino MD MPH, Donna Weihoffen RD MS
(1997) Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Easy-to-Swallow, Easy-to-Chew Cookbook: Over 150 Tasty and Nutritious Recipes
for People Who Have Difficulty Swallowing Donna L Weihofen RD MS, Joanne Robbins PhD, Paula A Sullivan MS CCCSLP
(2002) John Wiley & Sons
The Cancer Wellness Cookbook: Smart Nutrition and Delicious Recipes for
People Living with Cancer Reprint (2014) Sasquatch Books amazon.com/Cancer-Wellness-Cookbook-Nutrition-Delicious/dp/1570619182
Eat, Drink, and Be Healthy: The Harvard Medical School Guide Second Edition Walter C Willett MD DrPH with Patrick J Skerrett
(2017) Free Press
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.
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.
Meal Delivery Programs to Consider*
*For information purposes only. These meal programs are not endorsed or
affiliated with Mary Washington Healthcare. Prices subject to change.
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