A Guide for Chemotherapy Infusions at Dana-Farber

© Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Patient and Family Education Committee. Last revised 7/2021. Edited 08/2022 Page 1 of 1 Nutrition Services at Dana‐Farber Your nutrition is a vital part of your cancer treatment and survivorship. At Dana‐Farber, our registered and licensed dietitian/nutritionists give one‐to‐one consults and programs for people with cancer. They are experts in cancer nutrition and can help you make healthy eating choices based on your needs. For recipe ideas and more guidance, visit www.dana‐farber.org/nutrition. During treatment: Our nutritionists can help you handle side effects, such as: • Nausea • Vomiting • Loss of appetite • Taste changes • Bowel problems • Weight changes • Malnutrition Our nutritionists also help you develop specialized diets and teach on topics, such as: • Tube feedings • IV nutrition • Food allergies or sensitivities • Antioxidants, phytonutrients, vitamins, herbs, and other supplements • Whole food, plant‐based diets After treatment: Our nutritionists are trained in integrative therapies and offer support through cancer survivorship. Appointments: To meet with a nutritionist, ask your cancer care team to book a visit for you or call the office at your center, listed below. Depending on your location: • Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Longwood Medical Area: 617-632-3006 • Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Chestnut Hill: 617-632-3006 • Dana-Farber Cancer Institute - Merrimack Valley: 978-620-2020 • Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center at Milford Regional Medical Center: 774-448-3746 • Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center in clinical affiliation with South Shore Health: 781-624-4789 • Dana-Farber Cancer Institute at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center: 617-789-2903 • Dana-Farber Cancer Institute - Foxborough: 508-543-1700 • Dana-Farber/New Hampshire Oncology-Hematology (Londonderry): 603-552-9100

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