Nutrition counseling by Registered Dietitians is available for all patients being treated for cancer at the Abramson Cancer Center. Throughout treatment, a well-balanced nutrition plan can improve tolerance and response to therapy and promote recovery. The Cancer Center's dietitians assess individual nutritional status, review personal nutrition practices, provide advice on diet and nutrition therapies, and offer suggestions on improving nutrition. Nutrition recommendations are based on the patient's type of cancer, medical history, personal preferences, treatment plan, and the presence of side effects. Our dietitians help patients:
Katrina Claghorn, MS, RD, LDN, is an Advanced Practice Clinical Dietitian Specialist at the Abramson Cancer Center. Katrina has specialized in oncology nutrition since 1995. In 1999 she joined the Abramson Cancer Center where she counsels patients receiving radiation and chemotherapies. Her practice also includes counseling on cancer prevention nutrition, complementary and alternative nutritional therapies, and weight management.
Karen Wagner, MS, RD is a Clinical Dietitian Specialist for the Abramson Cancer Center. Prior to specializing in oncology, Karen worked with a wide variety of patients in both hospitals and clinics. She has particular expertise in conducting nutrition and cooking classes. She has been with the Cancer Center since June of 2006.
Audrey Caspar-Clark, MA, RD, LDN, is a Clinical Dietitian Specialist with 6 years of experience working with a wide variety of oncology patients and is board certified as a specialist in oncology nutrition. She also has a degree in culinary arts and is interested in cooking with local and sustainability produced foods as part of a healthy and enjoyable diet.
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