Nutrition Services
Balanced Nutrition and Your Care
Balanced nutrition is a very important part of cancer treatment, as well as survivorship and prevention. A healthful diet can help rebuild your body's cells and energy level, especially if you are receiving chemotherapy or radiation treatment. We encourage you to talk to our nutrition experts while receiving your care at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
The registered dietitians (RDs) at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute are nutritionists with special training in the areas of oncology and integrative nutrition. Their work is based on scientifically sound nutrition therapies. Working with other members of your healthcare team, your nutritionist will help you design a practical eating plan to meet your individual needs with special attention to beliefs and cultural values.
What can Dana-Farber's dietitians do for you?
- Tailor an eating plan to meet your needs
- Help you manage changes in appetite and weight
- Help you deal with the side effects of cancer treatment
- Advise you about foods, vitamins, herbs and supplements
- Develop a personalized cancer survivorship wellness plan
