Breast cancer
An overview for dietitians
The presentation covers:
- Anatomy and physiology
- Aetiology and risk factors
- Prevalence
- Diet and lifestyle risk factors
- Screening, diagnosis and staging
- Treatment
This presentation is useful for dietitians who want to increase their confidence in talking about all aspects of breast cancer with their clients.
Read a review of the presentation here
You may also be interested in Lauren's case study of breast cancer
Watching this presentation and completing the assessment can contribute towards assessable Continuing Professional Development hours
About the Presenter:
Lauren Atkins Senior Oncology AdvAPD, Co-Director, OnCore Nutrition
Lauren has worked in cancer care and survivorship for over 10 years. She co-founded her business, OnCore Nutrition after having spent her career working as a Senior Dietitian at Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, The Royal Children’s Hospital Cancer Centre, Epworth Freemasons, as well as providing education for Deakin, Monash, LaTrobe, Victoria and Melbourne Universities. She has vast experience in using good nutrition to help prevent, manage and overcome cancer, from diagnosis through to survivorship and palliation. She is a member of the COSA Nutrition Group Executive Committee and has been invited to contribute to national cancer care frameworks and present much of her research at national and international conferences. Lauren has undertaken advanced training in natural and integrative medicine to better advise individuals and groups on the safe and appropriate use of complementary therapies.
Registration includes
- Access to a recording of the presentation
- Presentation notes
- Assessment quiz and certificate
- Suggested further reading
Registration types
- On demand recording: from $38 receive a recording and associated documents
- Subscription: $33 monthly to access all Education in Nutrition recordings
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