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Nutrition Services for Cancer Patients
Nutrition Services for Cancer Patients
The oncology nutrition team at Stanford Health Care provides comprehensive, customized, and scientifically-supported nutrition care for patients with a cancer diagnosis. Our oncology registered dietitians specialize in helping patients optimize their health before, during and after treatment, and are dedicated to helping patients make informed choices about nutrition, answer nutrition-related questions, and support individual needs during this crucial time.
Care and Treatment
Cancer Nutrition Resources List
This resource list provides websites, cookbooks, and other resources on nutrition and cancer.
Informational Websites
General Cancer and Nutrition
- The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
- The American Cancer Society
- American Institute for Cancer Research
- Cancercare
- Cancer CAREPoint
- Cancer Nutrition Consortium: Nutritional Guidance and Support
- Cancer Support Community
- National Agricultural Library Food and Nutrition Information Center
- National Cancer Institute
- National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship
- Oncology Nutrition (a practice group of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics)
- Physicians’ Committee for Responsible Medicine Cancer Survivor’s Guide
Complimentary Medicine and Supplements
- National Center for Complementary and Integrative Medicine
- National Institutes of Health Office of Dietary Supplements
Cookbooks
Cookbooks available from the Stanford Medicine Health Library:
There is no cost to borrow these cookbooks from the Stanford Medicine Health Library. Some are available electronically. Call 650-725-8400 or email the Stanford Medicine Health Library healthlibrary@stanfordhealthcare.org if you need help finding any of these resources.
- The American Cancer Society New Healthy Eating Cookbook by Jeanne Besser, (2016). This book is available as an eBook from the Stanford Medicine Health Library.
- The Cancer-Fighting Kitchen: Nourishing, big-flavor recipes for cancer treatment and recovery by Rebecca Katz with Mat Edelson, (2017).
- Clean Soups: Simple, nourishing recipes for Health and Vitality by Rebecca Katz and Mat Edelson,( 2016).
- The Complete Mediterranean Cookbook: 500 vibrant, kitchen-tested recipes for living and eating well every day by America’s Test Kitchen, (2016).
- The Complete Plant-based Cookbook: 500 inspired, flexible recipes for eating well without meat by American’s Test Kitchen, (2020).
- The Essential Cancer Treatment Nutrition Guide &Cookbook: Includes 150 healthy & delicious recipes by Jean LaMantia RD, (2012).
- The Longevity Kitchen: Satisfying, big-flavor recipes featuring the top 16 age-busting power foods by Rebecca Katz and Mat Edelson, (2013).
- The Meals to Heal Cookbook: 150 easy nutritionally balanced recipes to nourish you during your fight with cancer by Susan Bratton and Jessica Iannotta, MS, RD,CSO, CDN (2016).
- What to Eat During Cancer Treatment: More than 130 recipes to help you cope by Jeanne Besser and Barbara Grant, (2019). This book is available as an eBook from the Stanford Medicine Health Library.
Other Cookbooks:
- The Cancer Diet Cookbook: Comforting recipes for treatment and recovery by Dionne Detraz, RDN, (2020).
- Cancer Diet for the Newly Diagnosed: an integrative guide and cookbook for treatment and recovery. Tamar Rothenberg, MD, RDN, (2022).
- SpiceRack: A Spicy Action Plan with Recipes for Every Day by Rachel Beller MD, RDN, (2023). Note: This book includes contributions from Stanford Medicine dietitians.
- Quick &Healthy: 50 Simple Delicious Recipes for Every Day by the American Cancer Society, (2019).
Recipe Websites
- 101 Cookbooks
- American Institute for Cancer Research recipe index and recipe newsletter
- Cancer Support Community
- Cook for Your Life
- Eating Well
- Vegetarian Times
Food and Meal Resources
- Ceres Community Project (provides free and low-cost meals in Marin and Sonoma County)
- Culinary Angels (Tri-Valley area: Livermore, Dublin, Pleasanton)
- Teen Kitchen Project (free or low-cost meals available in Santa Cruz County)
- Stanford Health Care Resource Hub This database provides information on free and low-cost resources and services, including food and meal services anywhere in the United States.
Disclaimer: Many of these resources are not Stanford Health Resources (SHC). SHC is not responsible for non-SHC content.
For Patients
Nutrition services for patients with cancer provides personalized nutrition care exclusively for patients established with a Stanford Medicine Cancer Center provider. Registered dietitians are available to see patients with a nutrition referral Monday-Friday, virtually through telehealth and in-person at the following Stanford Health Care locations: Palo Alto, South Bay, Emeryville and Redwood City. Before scheduling an appointment, please obtain a referral from your Stanford Medicine oncologist.
Questions about your appointment or need to make a change?
RESOURCES
For Health Care Professionals
Our dietitians are available for 45 minute consults by appointment only on: Mondays – Friday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
HOW TO REFER
Call us at 1-650-498-6000 to refer a new patient for a nutrition consultation. If you wish to refer a patient to the Stanford Medicine Cancer Center, please call the Physician Helpline.
Returning Patient
Questions about your appointment or need to make a change? Call:
Nutrition Services for Cancer Patients at Stanford Medicine Cancer Center Palo Alto
650-498-6000
Nutrition Services for Cancer Patients at Stanford Medicine Cancer Center South Bay
408-426-4900