Breast cancer: case study
A clinical scenario in dietetic management
Building on the information from her presentation on breast cancer, Lauren highlights the dietetic management of a client with breast cancer. These include:
- Weight and body image concerns
- Food fears and dietary restrictions
- Minimising alcohol
- Optimal care pathway for people with breast cancer
Watching this presentation and completing the assessment can contribute towards assessable Continuing Professional Development hours
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See also Breast cancer an overview for dietitians
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.
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