Nutrition
Cancer and its treatment can have a major impact on your nutritional needs. Ellis Fischel Cancer Center's oncology dietitian understands that food can become an ally in the fight against cancer. By helping patients and family members understand the latest scientific research about nutrition and giving individualized guidelines, our dietitian works to:
Prevent or control malnutrition
Manage the side effects of treatment
Enhance quality of life during treatment
Help achieve and maintain optimal body weight
Incorporate healthy food choices into daily living
Educate family members about special nutrition needs
Counsel on dietary supplement use
Our dietitian is an integral member of your health care team. Nutrition services you may receive include:
- Nutrition screening, assessment and monitoring
- Personalized nutrition recommendations and meal plans
- Education on proper tube feeding technique
- Nutrition counseling on healthy lifestyle and weight management
The clinical team includes:
Karen Kudas, RD, LD - clinical dietician
For more information, please call (573) 882-7373 Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. except holidays
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