Cancer Nutrition Consortium

10/23/2026

When people picture nutrition during cancer treatment, many picture weight loss. For breast cancer patients, however, it can look quite different.

This finding from our foundational research stands out: breast cancer patients in particular were more likely to gain weight during treatment than to lose it.

Every experience is different, and knowing what to expect can help. This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, explore recipes and resources built for what your unique experiences.

https://www.cancernutrition.org/

09/24/2026

Today is World Cancer Research Day, a day to recognize the professionals working to better understand cancer.

Thanks especially to those who work on the important research fueling our goals of better understanding nutrition during treatment, and improving patient outcomes.

08/18/2026

Tens of thousands of caregivers and patients turned to us for guidance, recipes, and support last year—and thanks to you, we were able to meet that need and beyond.

Our impacts included advancing important research, building new resources, and delivering helpful insights to those who needed it.

Read more: https://www.cancernutrition.org/news/2025-impact-in-review/

07/21/2026

What role does a dietitian play during cancer treatment and recovery?

Learn more about their importance from a senior oncology dietitian/nutritionist at Brigham and Women's Hospital and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

Registered Dietitians (RDs) are essential in delivering personalized nutritional guidance, monitoring nutritional status, and implementing interventions to address emerging challenges in cancer care.

03/27/2026

BREAKING: A new research study, funded by the CNC, is getting underway at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

The study, “Nutrition Algorithms for Cancer Health Outcomes (NACHO),” aims to address nutrition challenges during treatment by developing a personalized, algorithm-driven toolset to help patients better manage their nutritional needs in real time.

New Study Aims to Develop Algorithmic-Driven Nutrition Support for Patients Undergoing Cancer Treatment Date: March 26, 2026 The Cancer Nutrition Consortium is funding a new research study at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute aimed at helping individuals undergoing cancer treatment manage their nutrition...

02/12/2026

Send a free Valentine to a cancer care hero! Send us a message, and we will mail a Valentine's Day Card for you to a caregiver! https://www.cancernutrition.org/valentines-day-cards/

02/10/2026

Send a free Valentine to a Cancer Care Hero today!

Type a quick note, and we'll share your words of appreciation with a caregiver of your choice, or with a cancer center professional.
https://www.cancernutrition.org/valentines-day-cards/

The Cancer Nutrition Consortium brings together experts in medicine, culinary and healthcare to improve the food experience of people during cancer treatment and recovery.

12/12/2025

This holiday season, give the gift of nutrition with our 'Cooking Through Treatment' cookbook!

Each recipe is specially designed for the unique needs of those undergoing cancer treatment and recovery. Every purchase of our cookbook helps us to create important cancer resources and fund cutting-edge research.

Get yours today in time for the holidays!

https://www.cancernutrition.org/get-involved/shop/cancer-nutrition-cookbook/

12/02/2025

We're on our way to achieving our Giving Tuesday donation goal of $2,000, but we need your help!

Donations help fund important research on cancer nutrition.

Until the end of the day today, each individual who donates $5 or more will receive a free copy of "Cooking Through Treatment: A Cancer Nutrition Cookbook"!

https://www.cancernutrition.org/get-involved/donate/

12/01/2025

For today, , you can still donate $10 or more and get our Cook Book for FREE!

All proceeds help us improve patient nutritional outcomes during treatment. https://www.cancernutrition.org/get-involved/shop/donation/