Nutrition

If you are undergoing treatment for cancer, good nutrition is an important part of your overall care. Good nutrition can:

• Help you maintain your strength and energy
• Lessen side effects of treatment
• Promote a stronger immune system
• Help you heal and recover more quickly

The Sentara RMH Hahn Cancer Center offers nutrition counseling for all of our patients. Our dietitian is a board-certified specialist in oncology nutrition. She consults with patients in the Cancer Center by appointment, over the telephone or by email.

• Nutrition services can help you:
• Eat for optimal health
• Avoid weight loss during treatment
• Manage side effects of treatment such as: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, sore mouth or throat, difficulty swallowing, poor appetite and taste changes
• Plan meals based on your specific needs (weight loss/gain, diabetes, etc.)
• Find information on complementary nutrition/supplements

To participate in nutrition counseling services, contact 540-689-7046  or ask your nurse or doctor at the Sentara RMH Hahn Cancer Center for a nutrition referral.