At Cancer Treatment Centers of America, we believe in an integrative approach for the whole-person during their cancer treatment. That is why we offer telephone and in-person nutrition counseling services through Cancer Resource Center.
Our nutritionists have specialized training in complementary nutritional therapies and cancer care and can design individualized diet and supplement programs tailored to your unique health goals.
During cancer treatment, eating well (consuming the nutrients you need to maintain your health and optimize your immune system) can become a challenge, especially if you experience side-effects or simply don't feel well. As a result, your energy level may drop, your immune system may be impaired and you might not be able to complete your treatment. And if you're among the estimated 70% of cancer patients who take dietary supplements, how can you be sure that what you are taking is safe and effective?
Take action now to give yourself the best chances for optimal cancer recovery! Our nutrition counseling sessions provide quality care for you through professional assessment, practical suggestions and science-based recommendations. Eating well and supplementing your diet during cancer treatment and recovery may:
- Promote strength and energy
- Prevent loss of lean muscle
- Optimize your weight
- Promote healthy organ function
- Lessen treatment-induced side effects
- Potentially enhance cancer treatment
- Support the body's natural healing potential
Cancer Resource Center has a number of counseling options available to fit virtually every budget and interest level.
Limited Courtesy Call (free)
A licensed nutritionist will answer your general food and dietary supplement questions and tell you where you can get more information about your topics of interest. This service consists of a brief telephone session of no longer than five minutes’ duration. Should additional questions or expanded information be required, the nutritionist will refer you to a CRC member to discuss which counseling service would best meet your needs.
Basic Nutrition Counseling ($30 for 15-minute session)
A licensed nutritionist will answer a variety of nutrition related questions, providing the caller with general dietary and supplement suggestions as well as resource referrals. This basic fee option will help you get answers to the nutrition questions most important to you. If you desire individualized nutritional recommendations, the extended counseling services offered below would best suit your needs.
Diet Counseling ($85 for 30-minute session)
You will need to complete a questionnaire and food record prior to your consultation.Questions should be limited to diet and meal planning strategies only. Your counseling session will include, but may not be limited to:
- Dietary and lifestyle assessment
- Analysis of protein and calorie needs
- Addressing malnutrition risk factors
- Addressing substandard dietary habits
- Practical suggestions for improving your diet
- Meal planning for cancer treatment complications
- Grocery and health food shopping advice
- Food safety suggestions
- Labels-reading tips
- Dining-out strategies
- Spiral-bound Nutrition Program Manual
- Cancer Fighter Cookbook
Dietary Supplement Counseling ($105 for 30-minute session)
You will need to complete a questionnaire and send a recent Complete Blood Count (CBC) and chemistry panel prior to your consultation.Most patients can easily obtain these lab tests from their medical doctor’s office. Questions should be limited to dietary supplements only. The nutritionist will not discuss diet or meal planning techniques during this session. Your counseling session will include, but may not be limited to:
- Dietary and lifestyle assessment
- Determining potential nutrient deficiencies
- Prescription medication risk assessment: drug-nutrient interactions
- Analysis of current dietary supplement program
- Analysis of consumer brands, product literature claims
- Dietary supplement remedies for cancer treatment complications and other medical conditions
- Shopping advice for dietary supplements
- Personalized vitamin and herbal chart
- Spiral-bound Nutrition Program Manual
Comprehensive Nutrition Counseling ($185 for 60-minute session)
For this individualized, in-depth consultation you will need to complete a questionnaire, food record, and send a recent Complete Blood Count (CBC) and chemistry panel prior to your consultation.Most patients can easily obtain these lab tests from their medical doctor’s office. The nutritionist will discuss all aspects of meal planning and dietary supplement therapies during this session. Your high-impact counseling session will integrate your laboratory results into all recommendations pertaining to every service listed under the Diet and Dietary Supplement Counseling sessions.