Mission: To make sure you get the nutrition you need.

Location: On the ward and they often have an office.

Skills: Qualified experts in diet and health. If you have a particular problem with eating because of cancer or its treatment, they can help you look at ways of dealing with this.

Notes: A balanced diet can help you feel better and get better - dietitians can help you plan this. If you have put on weight because of your treatment (this can happen when you are given steroids), dietitians can explain how to change your diet to help control weight gain.


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