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Nutrition Services at United Family New Hope Oncology Center
Nutritional management is crucial for cancer prevention, treatment, and recovery. The registered dietitians at United Family New Hope Oncology Center provide cancer patients with medical nutrition therapy to cope with treatment side effects and support improved outcomes.
When does a cancer patient need to see a registered dietitian?
Cancer treatments, such as surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and hormone therapy can cause various side effects that may put patients at an increased risk of malnutrition. Patients who experience the following side effects should consider seeing a registered dietitian:
- Loss of appetite
- Significant weight loss or weight gain in a short period of time
- Nausea or vomiting
- Severe taste changes or dry mouth
- Significant difficulty with swallowing or chewing
- Ongoing issues with constipation
- Uncontrolled diarrhea
- Indigestion
- Bowel obstructions
- Enteral nutrition/feeding tubes
- Parenteral nutrition/TPN
Why should a cancer patient consult with a registered dietitian?
- Our registered dietitian can guide cancer patients toward a healthy nutrition plan that facilitates:
- Fewer complications
- Fewer hospitalizations
- Increased performance status
- Fewer treatment breaks/delays
- Improved quality of life
- Potential increased chance of survival
How could the registered dietitian at United Family New Hope Oncology Center help cancer patients?
- Assessment of nutritional status and needs
- Management of nutrition impact symptoms associated with treatments
- Individualized recommendation for weight gain or weight loss
- Dietary education
- Answers to any nutrition-related questions
Why should cancer patients consider New Hope’s Nutrition Clinic?
- We provide individualized, evidence-based recommendations based on regularly updated guidelines published by widely recognized food and nutrition organizations, including the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition, and the American Dietetic Association.
- Our internationally educated and trained registered dietitians have extensive expertise in providing nutritional care for cancer and ICU patients.
- Each consultation with the dietitian takes no less than 40 minutes, ensuring the patient is adequately informed.
How to make an appointment for nutrition services at New Hope?
Please call (010) 59277008, 8:30 –17:30 Monday to Friday, or 24hr Service Center at 4008-919191 to make an appointment.