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10 min

Nutritional support for patients with cancer

We discuss how to provide effective nutritional support to patients who have cancer, including the many common diet m...

Soya beans
5 min read

Links between soy intake and cancer

What is soy? The soybean or soya bean is an edible legume native to East Asia. Soy is considered a complete protein a...

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4 min read

What do dietitians need to know about cancer immunotherapy?

Cancer immunotherapy or immune-oncology (IO) is the fourth pillar in cancer treatment which can be used alone or in c...

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7 min read

Cancer cachexia: aetiology, diagnosis and management

Cancer cachexia: aetiology, diagnosis and management In support of World Cancer Day (4th February 2022), specialist...

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6 min read

Is there a link between plant-based diets & breast cancer?

Breast cancer awareness Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed type of cancer among women worldwide, regardles...

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5 min read

The role of nutrition support in cancer

Learning objectives  By the end of this article, you should be able to:   Describe the nutritional impact of cancer ...

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7 min read

Reducing the Risk of Bowel Cancer through Lifestyle Change

Reducing the Risk of Bowel Cancer through Lifestyle Change Bowel cancer, also known as colorectal cancer, is the thir...

Lady with cancer sitting in bed
14 min read

Oncology: signs and symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options

Written by Adele Hug, Specialist Oncology Dietitian. Peer Reviewed by Harriet Smith, RD. Claire James, RD. & G...

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6 min read

The Evolution of Nutrition Support in Cancer Care

About Sue Acreman, RD Sue has worked in cancer care for many years and remains proud to be an oncology dietitian to t...

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5 min read

Myth Busting: Nutrition in Oncology

Why do you think there is so much confusion about nutrition advice amongst oncology patients? When patients are under...