Dana-Farber nutritionist breaks down nutrition facts and cancer myths

Dana-Farber nutritionist Stacy Kennedy, MPH, RD, shares her latest nutrition insight for cancer patients and speaks to some common food-related cancer myths. Watch as Kennedy answers the following questions:

  • What are some easy ways to improve one’s diet right now?
  • Are there specific types of foods or nutrients cancer patients should eat or avoid eating?
  • Is true that sugar feeds cancer cells?
  • Should cancer patients take vitamin supplements during cancer treatment?
  • Do probiotics help prevent cancer?
  • Does eating organic foods help prevent cancer?

See the full web chat on Dana-Farber’s blog.

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