National Dysphagia Level 1: Pureed Nutrition Therapy Description This diet consists of pureed, homogenous, and cohesive foods. Food should be “pudding-like.” No coarse textures, raw fruits or vegetables, nuts, and so forth are allowed. Any food that require bolus formation, controlled manipulation, or mastication are excluded. Rationale This diet is designed for people who […]
Nutrition Therapy The Benefits of Calories and Protein Calories from foods give your body energy. Eating enough calories will help you gain weight. Protein from food helps your body heal and grow strong. Tips to get More Calories and Protein Aim for at Least 6 Meals and Snacks Each Day Extra meals and snacks […]
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Food Safety for People Who Are Immunosuppressed The immune system helps protect you from infection. When your immune system is weakened, it may not be able to rid the body of the bacteria found in some foods. By not eating the foods and drinks listed in the “Not Allowed” section, you are better able to […]
Genetic Testing, Genetics, Hematology-Oncology and Cancer Genetics
FHQ (Family History Questionnaire)
Family History Questionnaire for Common Hereditary Syndromes Patient Name: ____________________________ Physician:___________________________ Date of Birth: ________________________ Date Completed: ______________________ […]
Risk Assessment of Breast and Ovarian Cancer Breast cancer is a common disease affecting more than 180,000 women and 1,600 men each year. A woman’s lifetime risk for developing breast cancer is about 1 in 8 or 12%. Common symptoms of breast cancer include an abnormal mammogram; detection of a lump, thickening, swelling, or tenderness […]
BRCA Info for differences in BRCA1 and BRCA2.
Bone is living tissue made up of specialized bone cells, and like the rest of the body, it is constantly being broken down and renewed. Osteoporosis is a decrease in bone mass and bone density (when bone being broken down is faster than being renewed), resulting in an increased risk and/or incidence of fracture. Women […]
Breast and Ovarian Cancer There are a few ways that we can predict a person’s risk of Breast and Ovarian Cancer. Breast cancer is a common disease affecting more than 180,000 women and 1,600 men each year. A woman’s lifetime risk for developing breast cancer is about 1 in 8 or 12%. Common symptoms of […]
Cancer Therapy Education, Cancer Therapy Side Effects, Chemotherapy Side Effects
Mouth Care Chemotherapy
MOUTH CARE Mouth Care Chemotherapy: Mouth care means keeping your teeth, gums and mouth clean. Mouth problems can be caused by the chemotherapy or radiation treatments you are receiving. These problems are not pleasant, but they are common. Mouth problems may begin 5 to 7 days after your treatment. It may last a few days […]