As a board-certified oncology dietitian and breast cancer survivor, Alison Tierney has a unique perspective on the powerful role nutrition can play during the cancer journey. She dives into common questions around nutrition during chemotherapy, offering practical tips for managing side effects like nausea, appetite loss, and fatigue.

She also shares how predominantly plant-based diet is the most evidence-based dietary pattern for cancer prevention and survivorship.

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[Video Chapters]
00:00 I am an oncology dietitian
00:30 Cancer is multifactorial
01:28 Try to control the controllables
02:00 Nutrition can be empowerment
03:20 What having a dietitian during treatment can do for you
04:29 There is a difference in food during treatment and after
06:04 Helping with nausea
07:57 Appetite loss
09:40 Looking into ingredients and getting those nutrients
12:30 Nutrition research
13:34 Do I need to be completely vegan?
14:35 Processed meats
15:10 Alcohol
16:21 Red meat
17:08 Reach out to me if you have questions!

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The interview has only been edited for clarity. The interview has only been edited for clarity.

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