Diet and Exercise | News

Nutrition and Cancer Fatigue

June 8th 2017

By Amanda Bontempo

Fatigue is one of the most common complaints of patients.

Health System Eliminates Neutropenic Diet in Patients With Cancer With No Rise in Infections

May 11th 2017

By Beth Fand Incollingo

Some patients with cancer were once advised to avoid foods such as fresh fruit and vegetables.

Breaking Barriers: New Drug Shows Promise in Treating Cachexia

May 2nd 2017

By Katie Kosko

A recent study found promise in a new drug that treats cachexia, a progressive wasting syndrome. The trial is currently in canine patients, with hopes to move to human patients in the future.

8 Simple Rules for Healthy Eating

April 18th 2017

By Amanda Bontempo, MS, RD, CSO, CDN

Amanda Bontempo, MS, RD, CSO, CDN, gives some tips for healthy eating. Join us on 4/18 at 1 PM for our tweetchat, with Bontempo as moderator, to discuss more nutrition.

To Feed and Be Fed With Cancer

January 4th 2017

By Amanda Bontempo

Feeding people is hard, and doing it

Indulgences of a Registered Dietitian

December 30th 2016

By Amanda Bontempo

Even the strictest of eating routines deserve occasional exceptions.

New Year Non-Resolution Resolutions for Cancer Survivors

December 29th 2016

By Amanda Bontempo

The coming of New Year’s Eve can make us feel panicky about our health resolutions.

Nutritionism in Cancer Culture

October 10th 2016

By Amanda Bontempo

When it comes to nutrition, conflicting ideas can often cloud vision.

Choosing the Right Diet in Breast Cancer Survivorship

September 1st 2016

By Nathalie LeVasseur

Nathalie LeVasseur, fellow at the Ottawa Hospital Cancer Centre, discusses diet in breast cancer survivors.

Advice for Melanoma Patients

August 23rd 2016