Oncology Nutrition
What We Do and How We Help
Nutrition Oncology Consultants promote quality nutritional practices in those with cancer. The goal is to look at the whole of the individual and help them get through treatment and improve survivorship. Overall we hope to help you achieve a healthier you.
You will learn about the different steps and approaches to personalizing a nutrition plan. You will start this journey with completing the Nutrition Intake Form (click the button below)
****Disclaimer: The materials contained on this website are for educational purposes only. It is not intended to replace medical advice.****
Biological Terrain
Cancer starts with one cell that is changed in our body due to many different factors. Lots of times they work together to help the cancer grow. These factors are located inside our body such as: Blood, gut, hormones, immune system, even in our genes! Outside the body our cells can be changed by the environment we live and work in every day.
One of the most looked at factors is that of inflammation. This is called Cancer's "Fiery Side" by Keith Block in his book Life Over Cancer (2009). Inflammation heats up cancer enabling it to spread, be more aggressive! It occurs in almost any condition that ends in -itis. Arthitis, fasciitis, colitis, etc... It is very important if you have any of these conditions that they are treated. How can you tell if your medication or supplements are working to control your inflammation? The answer is to get tested.
Nutrigenomics
There is a plethora of evidence pointing to the impact dietary habits can have on the risk of developing. What you put into your body, the food you eat can determine how your genes act and can change the pathway of cancer.
Why is it important? With all the interest in genes since the Human Genome Project in 2003, we may be able to identify what eating behaviors may "lessen the cancer burden" (Nicastro, et al., 2012).
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Reference
Nicastro, H., Nicastro, H., Trujillo, E., Trujillo, E., Milner, J., & Milner, J. (2012). Nutrigenomics and cancer prevention. Current Nutrition Reports, 1(1), 37-43. doi:10.1007/s13668-011-0007-6
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Other Very Important Aspects of Oncology Nutrition
Exploring and understanding useful tools to promote health
The Microbiome
Also Known as "The Gut"
The microbiome is a very important system that needs to be appreciated for the amount of impact it has on our health. These bacteria that live within and outside our body may in the near future even be utilized to better cancer treatment allowing for better outcomes. Of course we prefer to be proactive and look at our microbiota before cancer and prevent disease. Click below for more information.
How much do we know about the environment and Cancer?
Does the Environment matter?
Do you live close to power lines? Maybe near an airport? Does the house you live in have lead paint or built when asbestos was commonly used? Do you know and or monitor your Air Quality Index? DO you commonly work with chemicals and what do you know about them? These are all important questions to ask when trying to evaluate your environmental risk for cancer.
How does Stress play a role in Cancer?
Is anyone really Stress Free?
Stress can be good or bad depending on how we manage it. But how does stress increase our chance of getting cancer and how can it impact our cancer treatment and overall quality of life. These are all important questions we need to address. Click below to learn more. You can also Book a class under the bookings tab to learn about different stress techniques.
Supportive Diets
***Disclaimer: Speak with your healthcare team when starting or changing your diet***
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Ketogenic Diet
The time is now
The Ketogenic Diet (KD) has been integrated into the care plan for children suffering from epilepsy yet we continue to have problems with gaining acceptance in the medical community. It is time to start integrating Diet into the Cancer Care Plan. Click the button Below to find out why!
***Disclaimer: Be sure to speak with your healthcare team when starting or changing your diet***
Mediterranean Diet
Reducing Risk
Compared to Western Diet the Mediterranean Diet (MD) has been shown to greatly reduce Cancer Risk in a number of different Cancer types! Click below to find out if this diet might be right for you.
***Disclaimer: Be sure to speak with your healthcare team when starting or changing your diet***
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Mark Twain
“Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see”
Giving the gift of evidence-based oncology nutrition education
Susan R. Vidaurre, MSN, RNC, ONC
Certified Oncology Nutrition Consultant
Veteran and Woman owned Non-profit