Find out how our team of experienced dietitians can help you.
Nutrition in cancer care plays a very important role as there are several nutritional implications that often occur when somebody is suffering with the disease. Under-nutrition, or malnutrition, are unfortunately commonplace, so eating well is vital so as to help prevent further complications for the individual.
Whilst each person has different nutritional needs, it has been found that up to 40% of people with cancer do not get enough protein and energy (calories), so ensuring optimum levels make Dietitians key members of the team involved in cancer care.
Our virtual clinic makes it easy to connect with one of our specialist clinicians, while still ensuring personalised treatment and effective results, wherever you are.
Use our online booking tool to select an appointment at a time & date that suit you.
If it's your first time using our service, you'll need to register your account with us.
You'll receive an email with clear instructions showing you how to join your virtual appointment.
Your dietitian will join virtually to discuss your diet, lifestyle & health goals.
There are several nutritional implications that often occur when suffering with cancer. Cancer can speed up your metabolic rate, which means you will have increased requirements for food and energy. However, the physical effects of cancer and treatment (such as vomiting, nausea, dysphagia and pain) may affect your ability to eat certain foods or hinder nutrient absorption. The psychological effects of being diagnosed with cancer can also impair your appetite.
If you are experiencing weight loss, low energy levels or generally unsure if you are meeting your nutritional requirements then a visit to a Dietitian will be very helpful. Different cancers have different effects on everyone, so our registered Dietitians can assess your individual nutritional and energy levels and provide tailored nutritional support and advise where improvements can be made.
We will also work with other members of the multi- disciplinary team involved in your care to ensure that all aspects of your treatment and health are considered. The overall focus of treatment with our Dietitians is to ensure optimal nutrition and energy, and to minimise the nutritional consequences of the symptoms and side-effects of treatment.
Your first appointment will involve a dietary assessment which will explore your eating patterns, an assessment of your nutritional intake and dietary habits, exercise and lifestyle habits, medical history, medications, treatment and symptom history. This will give the dietitian all the information needed to devise a plan for you that will ensure that your nutritional and hydration needs are being met. Often your diet will need to be fortified with energy and nutrients to prevent weight loss and improve response to treatment.
During the course of your treatment it is important that you eat well to:
Your Dietitian will also carry out a complete nutritional assessment, taking a diet history, body composition analysis including weight, BMI, waist circumference, body fat percentage, lean body mass, waist to hip measurement and more.
30-Minute Video Appointment With A Registered Dietitian: €50
30-Minute Appointment (Video or In-Person) At A Specialty Clinic: €50
Monday – Friday: 9am to 5pm
Saturday: 8am to 4pm
Sunday: Closed
*Please note, opening times can vary between clinics
This service is currently available nationwide through our Virtual Clinic
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