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Can A Proper Diet Prevent Some Cancers And Make Treatment Easier

Don Murphy Season 5 Episode 17

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Joining me on this episode is Jessica Ostheim.  Jessica is a clinical dietician at the University of North Carolina Rex Cancer Care.  She received her Masters in Nutrition Sciences from Arizona State University and her Bachelors degree in Nutrition Sciences from Penn State University.  She specializes in helping oncology patients with their dietary needs during cancer treatment.

We will explore:
What inspired you to become a nutritionist?

Why is nutrition important for cancer patients?

What role does nutrition play in cancer prevention?

There’s a lot of misinformation on the internet about cancer cures involving nutrition.  What can you tell our listeners to help them discern what’s true and not?


How does what you eat affect your health, generally?


What are the keys to a healthy diet?


Are there foods that you would say are definitely carcinogenic?

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