Oncology Symposium: New approaches to nutrition & cancer care
About the symposium:
In the evolving field of oncology, staying ahead means embracing new strategies. Unlock expert insights on cancer management that challenge traditional practices and pave the way for improved patient care. During the symposium, you’ll hear from three experienced oncology dietitians:
- Dr Annie Curtis reviewing dietary patterns as a novel approach to managing malnutrition
- Naomi Lawrance discussing taste and smell changes during cancer treatment
- Lauren Atkins presenting innovative ways to manage cancer side effects
Agenda:
Dietary patterns: A novel approach to managing malnutrition?
Join Accredited Practising Dietitian, Dr Annie Curtis as she explores the role of dietary patterns in managing malnutrition within the clinical oncology setting. This session will delve into various dietary approaches that can help improve patient outcomes and highlight dietitian’s practices and perspectives on using dietary patterns in their clinical work. You’ll gain a deeper understanding of the potential roles that specific dietary interventions can play in managing malnutrition, as well as insights into the practical application of these strategies in a healthcare setting.
Dr Annie Curtis is an Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) and early career researcher with over 5 years of experience in clinical oncology nutrition research and cancer epidemiology. Annie’s research focuses on dietary patterns and their role in managing malnutrition, low muscle mass, and sarcopenia. Annie is dedicated to improving the morbidity and mortality outcomes of individuals living with cancer through targeted nutritional interventions and evidence-based practice.
Taste & smell changes during cancer treatment
In this presentation, senior oncology dietitian, Naomi Lawrance, will dive into how cancer and its treatments can alter taste and smell, affecting patients’ experiences with food. This session will explore the reasons behind these changes, their impact on patients’ nutrition, and how long they may last. Gain insights into managing these sensory changes to help improve the nutritional care and quality of life for oncology patients.
Naomi Lawrance is an Accredited Practising Dietitian at OnCore Nutrition. She has 10 years experience working in oncology at Peter Mac and privately. Naomi provides education and support to multiple cancer organisations. Naomi understands the complex and evolving needs of those living with cancer, through all stages of their journey. She strives to ensure that everyone feels understood and empowered to make their own educated decisions.
Innovative ways to manage cancer side effects
Lauren Atkins, senior oncology dietitian and co-founder of OnCore Nutrition, will present innovative, practical, and evidence-based nutritional strategies to manage cancer side effects. This session will delve into the latest research and interventions to support patients with symptoms like xerostomia, mucositis, taste changes, nausea, diarrhea, constipation, malnutrition, and sarcopenia. Lauren will provide practical strategies for optimising symptom management to enhance treatment tolerance and efficacy, recovery, patient care and quality of life.
Lauren Atkins is an Advanced Accredited Practising Dietitian, Senior Oncology Dietitian and Co-founder and Director of her business OnCore Nutrition. She has close to 15 years experience in oncology and haematology nutrition care, having worked at Peter Mac, The Royal Children’s Hospital and Epworth as well as providing education and leadership to multiple universities and cancer organisations. She is a member of the COSA Nutrition Group Executive Committee and contributes to national cancer care research and frameworks. Lauren is passionate about education, training and care to empower people to optimise their health.
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US dietitians: “Oncology Symposium: New approaches to nutrition & cancer care” was not Prior Approved by CDR for CPEUs.
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Webinar Slides:
Click here to download Dr Annie Curtis' slides
| Continuing Education (USA) | |
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| Duration | 1.5 hour |
| CPEUs Awarded | N/A |
| Performance Indicators | N/A |