Oncology Dietitians | UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center

What Does an Oncology Dietitian Do?

Our dietitians work with adults and children with cancer. They help you and your family create a personalized nutrition plan for the best possible results during and after treatment.

Our Dietitian Team Can Help You With:

• Nutritional assessments and developing a care plan that meets your needs
• Understanding your changing nutritional needs through all stages and types of treatment (surgery, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and radiation)
• Education about treatment-related side-effects that may interfere with your ability to eat, such as loss of appetite, weight loss, dehydration, and taste changes
• Information about potential nutritional and dietary supplements during cancer treatment, including recommendations on what might help and what to avoid
• Recommendations for smoothie and blender diets if you are having problems chewing and swallowing
• Nutritional counseling for cancer prevention and survivorship
• Ideas to maximize nutrition intake and quality of life

What Kinds of Foods Are Recommended During and After Cancer Treatment?

• American Institute for Cancer Research
• Cancer Dietitian

How to reach a Dietitian:

Please call 916-734-5959 and ask for an oncology dietitian, specify for a pediatric or adult patient, or talk with your doctor or nurse about a referral for a nutritional consult.

For more resources, please visit the Patient and Family Learning Center