Nutrition and Cancer
Registered dietitians are available for consultation for patients who are currently undergoing treatment for cancer at UW Health. Maintaining adequate nutrition can play a vital role in treatment tolerance. Registered dietitians can provide nutritional information, care and support for patients and their families who are currently dealing with cancer.
Locations
Specialized nutrition clinics are available for patients who receive care at the UW Carbone Cancer Center and the UW Health Urology Clinic.
Appointments can be made by calling the clinic where you receive your specialized care.
Resources
A wealth of information is available to help you live with and manage your cancer. You should be careful to seek information only from credible sources. The following resources are recommended by your UW Health nutrition care team.
- Diet and Cancer (American Institute for Cancer Research)
- Nutrition and Cancer Prevention (Caring4Cancer)
- Nutrition in Cancer Care (National Cancer Institute)
General Cancer Information
The following links offer additional information about cancer.
