Outpatient Cancer Nutrition
Services Provided:
The clinical nutritionist is available to provide
nutrition counseling to all cancer patients before, during, and after
active treatment in radiation oncology, infusion centers,and various
cancer center clincs.
Goals of Nutrition Therapy:
- To achieve improved treatment tolerance
- Reduce weight loss
- Aid in faster recovery from surgeries
- Encourage overall improvement in quality of life Our RD will work with you to address the weight loss related to cancer and its treatments, difficulties eating due to textures, appetite loss, taste changes associated with treatment, and counseling regarding complementary diets and/or supplements.
For Further Information Contact the Outpatient Cancer Center Nutritionist: Carole Havrila, RD
Phone: (434) 243-9627
Appointments Available: M-F 8:30-4:00
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Undergraduate:
Bachelors of Health Science in Clinical and Community Dietetics,
University of Florida, Gainesville.
Internship:
Coordinated Undergraduate Program (see above).
Clinical/Community practice hours completed throughout coursework
Professional Organizations
and Memberships:
Oncology Dietetic Practice Group, American Dietetic Association
American Dietetic Association
Professional areas of Interest and Research:
Oncology outpatient counseling as well as Integrative Medicine
including use of dietary supplements and special diets, sustainable
agriculture as it pertains to cancer prevention and overall disease
prevention.
