Nutrition - The Bloodline with Blood Cancer United Podcast

Nutrition plays a powerful role in supporting children through cancer treatment, but it’s not always easy for caregivers to know what’s best, especially when there are taste changes, appetite shifts, and treatment side effects.

In this episode, we sit down with Michell Fullmer, a registered dietitian at Nemours Children’s Hospital, to share practical insights that simplify nutrition during cancer care, reduce mealtime stress, and empower caregivers to make choices that help their child feel better every day. Join us for myth-busting, actionable tips, and reassurance from an expert who has guided countless families through this important part of care.

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Supported by Nemours Children’s Health.

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When it comes to cancer and nutrition, there’s a lot of misinformation out there. Can sugar fuel cancer? Should you cut out carbs? In this episode, we’re busting some of the biggest myths about cancer nutrition and breaking down what really matters when it comes to fueling your body during treatment and beyond.

Join us as we chat with LLS Registered Dietitians, Margaret Martin and Heather Knutson, about evidence-based nutrition strategies that can help support energy levels, manage side effects, and promote overall well-being. Plus, we’ll share how you can access free, personalized nutrition support through The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Nutrition Education Services Center (NESC).

Get ready to separate fact from fiction and take the guesswork out of eating well during cancer!

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Free Nutrition Consultations – LLS Nutrition Education Services Center (NESC)

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Supported by Johnson & Johnson.

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Nutrition is a crucial part of cancer care. Many patients and caregivers play an active role in managing their nutrition during and after treatment. In this episode, we discuss nutrition after a cancer diagnosis with Luz Chavez and Susanne Massarani, Registered Dietitians from The University of Chicago. Learn the basics of oncology nutrition and how a good diet can help combat treatment-related weight loss and side effects. Caregivers will also benefit from tips on how to care for their loved ones when they experience appetite changes or other gastrointestinal symptoms.

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Support for this episode is provided by University of Chicago Comprehensive Cancer Center.

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Nourishing your body after a cancer diagnosis can seem like an impossible task when your mind is focused on survival. Join us as we talk to chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) patient, Jonathan Daige, and Registered Dietitian, Jennifer Redlich, about healthy eating and the benefits of a balanced diet.

In this episode, Jonathan, a three-time cancer survivor, shares his journey of nutrition and exercise through his cancer treatments. Jennifer gives tips on putting together balanced meals that provide patients with the nutrients they need to nourish their bodies during cancer treatments. All cancer patients and caregivers can benefit from this episode, as we learn that no step is too small to maintain good nutrition.

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Support for this episode provided by: Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation.

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