NETs Get Real with NCAN Oncology Dietitian, Rachel C. Miller!
May 7, 2025
In this discussion, Rachel C. Miller, an Oncology Dietitian from the University of Kentucky, shares her expertise in nutrition for cancer patients, specifically those with neuroendocrine tumors (NET). She emphasizes the importance of personalized dietary strategies to improve treatment outcomes and dispels common myths about healthy eating. The conversation also highlights the necessity of patient involvement in their own care, self-compassion throughout the health journey, and the crucial link between mental health and nutrition.
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Nutrition's Critical Role in Treatment
- Nutrition is critical to keep patients strong through treatments and improve recovery speed.
- Maintaining lean body mass is vital to have the stamina needed to complete therapy and stay out of the hospital.
Balanced Nutrition Approach
- A dietitian does not aim to take away joy or impose restrictive diets.
- Focus is on optimizing nutrition to fit lifestyle and improve quality of life without judgment.
Avoid Symptom-Triggering Foods
- Patients should avoid foods that trigger symptoms like flushing or diarrhea based on personal sensitivity.
- Knowing triggers helps manage symptoms and prepare for special occasions or social events.