Nutrition Services at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

The nutrition experts at Dana-Farber/Brigham and Women’s Cancer Center will help you follow a healthy diet during and after your cancer treatment. They have special training in oncology and nutrition, and base their advice on scientifically sound nutrition research.

Dana-Farber nutritionists are registered dietitians who can assist you in planning an optimal diet during any stage of your cancer journey, cope with any side-effects you may experience, and answer your questions about the latest findings on cancer and nutrition. They can also offer you open-minded advice on vitamins and supplements you may consider integrating into your diet.

We encourage Dana-Farber patients to contact our nutrition experts for individual appointments by calling 617-632-3006. For more information, please visit the Nutrition Services page at this link.

Reputable Websites

• How to Find Reliable Nutrition & Cancer Information - American Institute for Cancer Research (aicr.org)


• Global Cancer Update Programme | Continuous Update Project | WCRF International


• https://www.dana-farber.org/patient-family/support-services/nutrition


• Search Dana-Farber's Health Library | Dana-Farber Cancer Institute


• https://www.cancer.org/cancer/risk-prevention/diet-physical-activity/acs-guidelines-nutrition-physical-activity-cancer-prevention/guidelines.html


• https://www.eatright.org/


• https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/treatment/side-effects/appetite-loss/nutrition-pdq


• https://www.cookforyourlife.org/