Oncology Nutrition Resources

The following diet and nutrition resources may be helpful to you on your cancer journey. Please note that LVHN Oncology Nutrition Services does not own or manage content on these other websites, and is only providing links to these resources for more convenient access.

Websites

American Cancer Society (ACS)
ACS provides information on all aspects of cancer through a toll-free information line, website and published materials. Its website is an important extension of its mission to provide lifesaving information to the public. The user-friendly site includes an interactive cancer resource center containing in-depth information on every major cancer type.

American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR)
AICR offers a variety of services, including a nutrition hotline, healthy recipes and a special children's newsletter, to help you eat and live more healthfully.

National Cancer Institute (NCI)
NCI is the federal government's principal agency for cancer research and clinical training. Its website provides information on cancer statistics, clinical trials and research programs. The entire site can be translated into Spanish as well.

Cancer Dietitian
This website offers lifestyle tips for cancer prevention and survivorship as well as recipes, articles on trending topics and webinars.

CURE magazine
Cure is an educational publication for individuals with cancer and their caregivers. You can sign up for a free home subscription and also access past issues on its website.

Jean LaMantia
Jean LaMantia is a registered dietitian, cancer survivor, editor of a Canadian oncology dietitian newsletter and program leader at Wellspring (a cancer support agency). She shares interviews, webinars and blogs on nutrition and cancer on her website.

National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health
This organization’s website is a resource for patients considering the use of alternative therapies. 

The ELLICSR Kitchen
This resource offers information and recipes to help those facing cancer manage their diets. 

 Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center offers a free resource on its website called “Recipes for People With Cancer.”

 Cook for Your Life
This resource offers healthy cooking tips for cancer patients.

Cookbooks

The Cancer-Fighting Kitchen: Nourishing Big-Flavor Recipes for Cancer Treatment and Recovery, 2nd Edition, by Rebecca Katz and Mat Edelson

The Essential Cancer Treatment Nutrition Guide and Cookbook by Jean Lamantia, RD, and Neil Berinstein, MD

The Complete Mediterranean Cookbook: 500 Vibrant, Kitchen-Tested Recipes for Living and Eating Well Every Day by editors of America’s Test Kitchen

What to Eat During Cancer Treatment, 2nd Edition, by Jean Besser and Barbara Grant

The Plant-Powered Diet: The Lifelong Eating Plan for Achieving Optimal Health, Beginning Today by Sharon Palmer RD

The Complete Plant-Based Cookbook by America’s Test Kitchen