Earlier this year, Certified Specialist in Oncology Nutrition, Valaree Williams presented “Managing gastrointestinal disturbances in cancer patients: Strategies for optimizing patient care.” Valaree is back to talk about the importance of protein for those going through cancer treatment and to continue answering YOUR questions from the webinar. Tune in to learn ways to make protein foods appealing when taste and appetite have been impacted by cancer treatment, how to address swallowing issues, and nuanced recommendations for diarrhea and constipation– there may be a case for marshmallows…
Hosted by Kristin Houts
Biography
Valaree Williams, MS, RDN, CSO, LDN, CNSC, FAND, became a registered dietitian nutritionist in 2006 and has focused many years of her work on the provision of nutrition care to patients with cancer. She is currently employed as a clinical dietitian at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in Middletown, New Jersey. Valaree serves in volunteer roles for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Commission on Dietetic Registration, and ASPEN, where she currently serves as the chair for CDR. Additionally, she has contributed to several oncology nutrition publications.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Protein recommendations for cancer patients
- Modifications to meals and snacks for those with swallowing difficulty
- Fiber’s role in the management of treatment-induced diarrhea and constipation
- The collaborative nature of cancer care and integral role of the dietitian on a medical team
Additional resources
In case you missed it, you can watch Valaree’s presentation “Managing gastrointestinal disturbances in cancer patients: Strategies for optimizing patient care” here.
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