Common beliefs about nutrition and cancer
What are some of the theories about food and cancer?
The presentation covers:
- Cancer and diet: the evidence
- Diet theories surrounding cancer
- Does sugar "feed" cancer?
- Can a ketogenic diet aid in cancer treatment?
- Are fasting diest beneficial during chemotherapy treatment?
- Can an alkaline diet help cure cancer?
- Can turmeric prevent cancer?
- Common sources of diet information
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About the Presenter
Kirsty Rowan is a Senior Dietitian at Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre. Since 2009, she has worked as an accredited practicing dietitian with a focus on cancer nutrition and, more specifically, dietary management of patients with upper gastrointestinal cancer. She works closely with the multidisciplinary team at Peter Mac, sharing a dedication for improving quality of life of cancer patients through evidence-based nutrition advice and management.
Kirsty has extensive experience in student training and staff development, leading the university clinical placement program and student seminar days at Peter Mac. Between her practice and training, Kirsty continues to advance best practice in nutritional management through her contributions to research and quality initiatives at Peter Mac.
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