Nutrition is Key Following a Cancer Diagnosis

Nutrition is a challenge for many patients with cancer. . Whether it’s managing the disease; side effects that impact the taste of food or appetite; or limited time, energy or finances, patients may struggle to eat well and stay nourished during treatment.

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) understands these challenges and works to ensure patients and their caregivers are equipped with information and resources to help them manage nutrition after a cancer diagnosis. We are here for you.

Need a one stop shop for all things nutrition?

LLS’s Nutrition Education Services Center (NESC) supports all cancer patients, not just blood cancer patients. Our registered dietitians have expertise in oncology nutrition, and they are available for free one-on-one phone consultations. Consultations may include:

• Answers to questions about nutrition
• Strategies to manage side effects
• Recommendations to improve nutrition
• Tips for meal planning and grocery shopping
• Information and advice for caregivers
• Questions to ask your doctor
• Additional nutrition resources

You can schedule a consultationwhen it’s most convenient for you using our online scheduler or by calling 877-467-1936.

The NESC website, LLSnutrition.org, provides nutrition tips, resources, recipes and more. This includes information about nutrition needs based on cancer diagnosis, meal and snack ideas, and side effect management. Check out the NESC blog posts for articles on timely nutrition topics. Watch these helpful videosabout making good food choices.  

You can also order or download The Nutrition Handbook: Feeding your family from meal planning to mealtime.This booklet provides tips and resources that can help you prepare healthy meals for you and your family.

To manage your health by tracking side effects, medication, food and hydration, questions for your doctor, grocery lists and more, download the LLS Health Manager App. With the app you can also create reports to share with your oncology team.

If you are struggling to feed yourself or your family due to limited financial and food resources, view our Food Assistance Resources and Tips Fact Sheet.

Schedule your free consultation with an LLS Nutrition Education Service Center registered dietitian today!