Nutrition Services
Nutrition Seminars
Fighting Cancer with Your Fork: Separating Fact from Fiction
Learn about the role of nutrition and a healthy lifestyle in cancer prevention and survivorship. We will discuss phytonutrients, whole grains, soy and healthful fats in addition to a question & answer period. Pre-registration is required. This workshop is held every other month. For more information and to register, call (617) 632-1915 or e-mail nutrition_registration@dfci.harvard.edu.
Upcoming Sessions at Dana-Farber
Patient and family seminar (staff are welcome)
Thursday, March 18, 2010
5 – 6:30 p.m.
Dana 1615
Hillary Wright, MEd, RD/LDN
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Cancer Nutrition Workship Series at
Dana-Farber/Brigham and Women's Cancer Center at Faulkner Hospital
Patients and their families are welcome. Food and raffle prizes will be presented at each workshop. All workshops are free, but require pre-registration. Call (617) 983-4593 to register.
Fighting Cancer with Your Fork
Thursday, March 25, 2010
12 – 1 p.m.
DFCI Conference Room, 5th Floor
1153 Centre Street, Boston, MA
Nancy Oliveira, MS, RD, LDN explains the role of nutrition and the importance of a healthy lifestyle in cancer prevention and survivorship.
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To Eat or Not To Eat
Thursday, April 29, 2010
12 – 1 p.m.
DFCI Conference Room, 5th Floor
1153 Centre Street, Boston, MA
Are you confused about certain foods that are recommended as part of a healthful diet and yet not recommended with cancer? We will clarify the confusion surrounding foods like soy, flaxseed, and antioxidant vitamins. Nancy Oliveira, MS, RD, LDN will lead this session.
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Sugar and Spice
Thursday, May 27, 2010
12 – 1 p.m.
DFCI Conference Room, 5th Floor
1153 Centre Street, Boston, MA
Learn about the role of various spices and sugars in relation to cancer. Discover which spices have cancer-fighting properties and how to easily incorporate them into your recipes. We’ll also discuss the topic of "Does sugar feed cancer?" and the use of sugar substitutes. Nancy Oliveira, MS, RD, LDN will lead this session.
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Spotlight on Hot Supplements
Thursday, June 24, 2010
12 – 1 p.m.
DFCI Conference Room, 5th Floor
1153 Centre Street, Boston, MA
Resveratrol, Coenzyme-Q, probiotics: there are endless supplements being discussed on the Internet purported to cure cancer or detoxify the body. We’ll examine popular examples, their claims, and what available research says about their safety. We’ll discuss how to interpret claims about a supplement in order to spot a quack from a potentially beneficial supplement. Nancy Oliveira, MS, RD, LDN will lead this session.
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Eating for Life
Thursday, July 29, 2010
12 – 1 p.m.
DFCI Conference Room, 5th Floor
1153 Centre Street, Boston, MA
Join us for a delectable feast of easy recipes packed with healthful nutrients important during and after cancer treatment. We will use many of the foods discussed in previous workshops in this series. Former restaurant co-owner, Christina Regon, will tempt you with delicious and disease-fighting foods that you can make at home. Bring any cooking-related questions to this edible workshop. Nancy Oliveira, MS, RD, LDN will lead this session.
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Cooking Class
This heart-healthy cooking demonstrations is great for cancer survivors. Patients, families and staff are welcome to attend.
Top of the Morning: Cooking demo on St Patrick's Day
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
2:30 – 3:00 p.m.
Shapiro Cardiovascular Center
2nd floor tower, across from Gift Shop
70 Francis Street, Boston, MA 02115
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