Weight loss and malnutrition can be caused by the effects of cancer, such as malabsorption, or adverse effects from cancer therapies. CANCER BUZZ spoke to Kelay Trentham, registered dietitian, nutritionist, and administrative fellow for the MultiCare Health System in Tacoma, Washington, and Christie Mangir, patient advocate and breast cancer survivor. Hear how malnutrition affects people with cancer in different ways, even impacting cancer treatment plans. This is the first episode in a three-part series on malnutrition in cancer care.

Kelay Trentham, MS, RDN, CSO, FAND

Senior Operations Specialist

MultiCare Health System

Tacoma, WA

Christie Campo Mangir, MS

Assistant Director, Education Programs

Association of Community Cancer Centers

San Francisco, CA

Resources:

• Making the Business Case for Hiring a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
• "Prescribing" Exercise and Nutrition in Cancer Care
• Supporting Cancer Survivors in Making Healthful Lifestyle Changes
• That's My Farmer: A Research-Based Nutrition & Wellness Program
• Telehealth: Connecting Patients with Nutrition Services
• A Quality Improvement Nutrition Program
• Nutrition: The 7th Vital Sign