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Nutrition Services for Cancer Patients

Stanford Medicine Cancer Center

Nutrition Services for Cancer Patients

The oncology nutrition team at À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ provides comprehensive, customized, and scientifically-supported nutrition care for patients with a cancer diagnosis. Our oncology registered dietitians specialize in helping patients optimize their health before, during and after treatment, and are dedicated to helping patients make informed choices about nutrition, answer nutrition-related questions, and support individual needs during this crucial time.

Care and Treatment

Nutritional Management of Treatment Side Effects

There is more to nutrition during cancer and cancer therapy than getting enough calories and protein. The foods you choose also help you cope with side effects, such as loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, chewing and swallowing difficulties, and taste changes.

As each person's individual medical profile and diagnosis is different, so is his/her reaction to treatment. Side effects may be severe, mild, or absent. Be sure to discuss with your cancer care team any/all possible side effects of treatment before the treatment begins.

Nausea and Vomiting

Diarrhea

Constipation

Sore Mouth and Throat

Taste Changes

Loss of Appetite

For more information, visit American Cancer Society’s “†website page.

For Patients

Nutrition services for patients with cancer provides personalized nutrition care exclusively for patients established with a Stanford Medicine Cancer Center provider. Registered dietitians are available to see patients with a nutrition referral Monday-Friday, virtually through telehealth and in-person at the following À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ locations: Palo Alto, South Bay, Emeryville and Redwood City. Before scheduling an appointment, please obtain a referral from your Stanford Medicine oncologist.

Questions about your appointment or need to make a change?

650-498-6000

RESOURCES

Billing and insurance

For Health Care Professionals

Our dietitians are available for 45 minute consults by appointment only on: Mondays – Friday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

HOW TO REFER

Call us at 1-650-498-6000 to refer a new patient for a nutrition consultation. If you wish to refer a patient to the Stanford Medicine Cancer Center, please call the Physician Helpline.

  • Send referrals online
  • Place radiology and lab orders
  • View referral status
  • Access medical records

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Make an Appointment

Questions about your appointment or need to make a change? Call:

Nutrition Services for Cancer Patients at Stanford Medicine Cancer Center Palo Alto
650-498-6000

Nutrition Services for Cancer Patients at Stanford Medicine Cancer Center South Bay
408-426-4900