Fueling Strength: The Role of Nutrition in Cancer Support and Survivorship
Available on demand Oct. 24 – Dec. 21, 2025
Includes one complimentary Continuing Education (CE) credit.
Continuing Education Credits:
- California Board of Registered Nursing
- California Professional Fiduciaries Bureau
- National Academy of Certified Care Managers
- National Commission for Health Education Credentialing
- National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners
- New York State Education Department
- Society of Certified Senior Advisors
Nutrition plays a vital role throughout the cancer continuum—from diagnosis and treatment to recovery and survivorship. This session equips caregivers and professionals in aging with practical, evidence-based strategies to support nutritional well-being in individuals facing cancer. It will explore common challenges such as appetite changes, treatment side effects, and popular topics on social media, while highlighting the importance of culturally sensitive and patient-centered approaches. Attendees will gain tools to empower patients and families, promote resilience, and collaborate effectively in interdisciplinary care teams.
Participants in this webinar will be able to:
- Describe the key nutritional challenges commonly faced by individuals during cancer treatment and survivorship.
- Identify practical, evidence-based strategies caregivers and social workers can use to support nutrition and overall well-being in patients with cancer.
- Recognize the importance of a culturally sensitive, patient-centered approach to addressing nutrition-related concerns in cancer care.
- Collaborate more effectively with interdisciplinary care teams to advocate for and implement appropriate nutrition resources and referrals.
Presenter:
Stacy Kennedy, MPH, RD, LDN, CPT, is vice president of Synergy Private Health, and a registered dietitian, licensed nutritionist, board-certified specialist in oncology nutrition, American College of Sports Medicine Certified Fitness Specialist, and adjunct faculty member at Simmons University, teaching entrepreneurship. For 19 years, she practiced as a Senior Clinical Nutritionist at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
Accessibility:
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