Nutrition Services
Nutrition Team
The Dana Farber/Brigham and Women's Cancer Center Nutrition Department is the largest outpatient oncology nutrition department in the United States. Our nutritionists have expert training in oncology, integrative/complementary and alternative medicine and weight management. Our nutrition team is made up of a diverse set of professionals each with their own specialized area of interest.
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Kathy McManus, MS,RD,LDN
Director of Nutrition Department
Kathy is well known in the nutrition and medical community as an author and lecturer in Boston, across the U.S., and internationally. Kathy has also published numerous research articles on nutrition and health.
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Anne Chiavacci, MA,MS,RD,LDN
Anne brings her educational background and personal practice in spirituality to help support the health of her patients.
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Stacy Kennedy, MPH,RD, CSO, LDN
Stacy specializes in physical activity for cancer survivors and is certified through the American College of Sports Medicine. Stacy is also Board Certified as a Specialist in Oncology Nutrition through the American Dietetic Association. She conducts educational seminars and workshops on nutrition, exercise, weight management, and wellness in Boston and throughout New England. Stacy also serves as project manager and lead writer for Nutrition Services content on the Dana-Farber Web site.
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Tara Mardigan, MPH,MS,RD,LDN
Tara has a strong interest in community outreach and improving health disparities. She frequently gives workshops on nutrition in the Boston community. Tara is also the nutritionist for the Boston Red Sox.
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Stephanie Meyers, MS,RD,LDN
Stephanie's research and clinical interests include the emerging field of mindfulness and cancer survivorship. She teaches yoga in Boston and frequently lectures to students, professionals and patients.
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Brooke Whinnem, RD,LDN,CNSD
Brooke has specialized training and experience regarding the unique nutrition needs of patients who are on nutrition support (tube feeding and TPN or IV nutrition).
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Hillary Wright, MEd,RD,LDN
Hillary has worked extensively with patients who have diabetes, heart disease and other chronic illness in addition to cancer.
