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Nutrition Services for Cancer Patients

Stanford Medicine Cancer Center

Nutrition Services for Cancer Patients

The oncology nutrition team at ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ provides comprehensive, customized, and scientifically-supported nutrition care for patients with a cancer diagnosis. Our oncology registered dietitians specialize in helping patients optimize their health before, during and after treatment, and are dedicated to helping patients make informed choices about nutrition, answer nutrition-related questions, and support individual needs during this crucial time.

Care and Treatment

Why Choose Us

Registered dietitians (RDs) are experts in nutrition with extensive education, knowledge and training. Working with patients with varying cancer diagnoses, our dedicated oncology registered dietitians understand the impact cancer and cancer treatment can have on nutrition and overall health. Alongside the oncology team, they help address nutrition concerns by providing 1:1 counseling appointments and group classes, to help develop a nutrition plan.

How our team of oncology registered dietitians can help:

  • Provide guidance on what to eat before and during treatment
  • Help manage treatment-related side effects which may impact eating, such as nausea, taste changes, diarrhea, and decreased appetite
  • Help to stop undesirable weight loss
  • Help to improve nutrient deficiencies
  • Provide support in managing tube feeding and intravenous nutrition
  • Offer guidance on nutrition choices for treatment recovery and cancer prevention and survivorship

To be seen by one of our oncology registered dietitians, please ask a doctor for a referral and our scheduling team will be in contact to schedule the first appointment.

For Patients
Registered dietitians are available to see patients with a nutrition referral Monday-Friday, virtually through telehealth and in-person at the following Stanford Medicine locations: Palo Alto, South Bay, Emeryville and Redwood City.

Questions about your appointment or need to make a change?

650-498-6000

For Patients

Nutrition services for patients with cancer provides personalized nutrition care exclusively for patients established with a Stanford Medicine Cancer Center provider. Registered dietitians are available to see patients with a nutrition referral Monday-Friday, virtually through telehealth and in-person at the following ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ locations: Palo Alto, South Bay, Emeryville and Redwood City. Before scheduling an appointment, please obtain a referral from your Stanford Medicine oncologist.

Questions about your appointment or need to make a change?

650-498-6000

RESOURCES

Billing and insurance

For Health Care Professionals

Our dietitians are available for 45 minute consults by appointment only on: Mondays – Friday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

HOW TO REFER

Call us at 1-650-498-6000 to refer a new patient for a nutrition consultation. If you wish to refer a patient to the Stanford Medicine Cancer Center, please call the Physician Helpline.

  • Send referrals online
  • Place radiology and lab orders
  • View referral status
  • Access medical records

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Make an Appointment

Questions about your appointment or need to make a change? Call:

Nutrition Services for Cancer Patients at Stanford Medicine Cancer Center Palo Alto
650-498-6000

Nutrition Services for Cancer Patients at Stanford Medicine Cancer Center South Bay
408-426-4900