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Nicola Brown, Advanced oncology dietitian

Systemic cancer therapies

05 May, 2023

How they work, high risk groups, managing side effects

The presentation covers: ​

  • Systemic treatments, how they act on the body, potential side effects
    • Chemotherapy
    • Target therapy
    • Immunotherapy
  • Special considerations 
    • Gut microbiota
    • Obesity
    • Diabetes
    • Thyroid dysfunction
  • Cancers at high-malnutrition risk
    • Nutrition impact symptoms
  • A case study which illustrates dietetic input

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About the Presenter

Nicola Brown has 20 years of dietetic experience working in hospitals throughout New Zealand and the UK. Over the past 15 years, she has specialised in oncology, supporting patients’ nutritional needs at Te Pūriri o Te Ora (Auckland Regional Cancer and Blood Services). She has vast experience working with all tumour streams in outpatient and inpatient settings, particularly those with Head and Neck and Upper GI tumours. In 2020 Nicola completed her Masters in Health Sciences investigating ‘Experiences and Expectations of (mal)nutrition by oncology patients at Auckland City Hospital'. She also lectures dietetic students at Auckland University and supports student clinical placements in Oncology.

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