Nutrition During Cancer Treatment Education Series
About the Blum Center
The Maxwell & Eleanor Blum Patient and Family Learning Center hosts free monthly patient education events to help you learn about health and illness.
In this monthly webinar series, registered dietitians from the Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute will discuss common nutrition-related issues that patients may face during cancer treatment. Join these sessions to learn practical strategies for managing these challenges and optimizing your diet throughout the cancer care journey.
The Nutrition During Cancer Treatment Education Series is a collaboration between Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute and the Maxwell & Eleanor Blum Patient and Family Learning Center.
Upcoming Sessions
Managing Taste Changes During Cancer Treatment (December 1, 2025)
Time: 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM EST
Does food not taste the way you expect it to? In this session, we will discuss opportunities to manage taste changes during cancer treatment.
Attend the Event on ZoomManaging Difficulty Swallowing During Cancer Treatment (January 12, 2026)
Time: 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM EST
In this session, we will discuss tips to optimize your nutrition even when experiencing difficulty swallowing.
Attend the Event on ZoomEating for Now, and for Later: Diet Guidance for Cancer and Heart Health (February 2, 2026)
Time: 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM EST
The internet is full of misinformation related to diet and health. In this session, we will help you cut through the noise to discover diet patterns that support strength during cancer treatment as well as long-term heart health.
Attend the Event on ZoomManaging Diarrhea During Cancer Treatment (March 2, 2026)
Time: 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM EST
In this session, we will outline diet strategies to manage diarrhea during cancer treatment.
Attend the Event on ZoomManaging Constipation During Cancer Treatment (April 6, 2026)
Time: 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM EST
In this session, we will outline diet strategies to manage constipation during cancer treatment.
Attend the Event on ZoomNutrition Supplements: When, What, and Why (May 4, 2026)
Time: 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM EST
Are dietary supplements useful for patients with cancer? That depends! Join us for a discussion about the role of supplements across the cancer care journey.
Attend the Event on ZoomFueling Your Comeback: Nutrition for Cancer Survivors (June 1, 2026)
Time: 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM EST
During cancer treatment, your nutrition goals may temporarily change. In this session, we will discuss dietary patterns that are appropriate as you finish treatment and transition into life as a cancer survivor.
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The Blum Center hosts monthly patient education events. If you have questions about any of the programs, feel free to reach out to us.