Cancer - Nutritional Implications of Treatment

Pathway Contributor: Susan Firus

Credentials:
RD

Degree(s):
Master of Arts, Registered Dietitian

Relevant Dietetic Experience and Accomplishments:

• Editor PEN
• Advocate for Child Nutrition & Type I Diabetes
• Chair of Mindful Eating Counselling Working Group

Practice Focus:
Diabetes

Contributions:

• What are the optimal dietary strategies for the management of cancer treatment-induced diarrhea?  

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• In individuals with cancer treatment-induced diarrhea who are undergoing pelvic radiotherapy, does lactose restriction improve diarrhea?  

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• Are probiotics effective in the reduction of treatment-induced diarrhea in individuals with cancer?  

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• Do enteral or elemental diets reduce treatment-induced diarrhea in individuals with cancer undergoing pelvic radiotherapy or who have undergone pelvic radiotherapy?  

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• Nutritional Implications of Cancer Treatment Background – Diarrhea

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• Nutritional Implications of Cancer Treatment Background – Mouth Changes Background

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• Nutritional Implications of Cancer Treatment Background – Constipation, Nausea and Vomiting

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