Cork ARC hosts diet webinar

The dietary requirements for cancer patients are often misunderstood.

From the amount of calories to nutrient balance, it’s important to ensure patients have the correct fuel for their journey.

That’s the message from Cork ARC Cancer Support House as it announced a Diet in Cancer webinar which will take place on Wednesday 10 March at 7pm.

Cork ARC Cancer Support House understands that it can be difficult for patients and their loved ones to find the correct information, leaving them feeling confused and overwhelmed. This webinar will provide patients and families with highly specialised, cancer-specific dietary information based on the most up to date research.

The webinar will be introduced by Co-Chairperson and leading consultant medical oncologist, Prof. Seamus O’Reilly, who will speak on the importance of diet and nutrition in cancer. Registered dietitian Diarmuid Duggan will lead the webinar, sharing his extensive experience of working with cancer patients to provide accessible, simple and achievable tips and swaps to ensure cancer patients are getting the nutrients they really need.

Cork ARC Cancer Support House, Director of Services, Ellen Joyce, said: “Cork ARC has continued throughout the pandemic to provide help, information and support to cancer patients and their families. Despite Level 5 restrictions which put on hold almost all of our in-house services, the number of support activities delivered by Cork ARC grew in 2020. We are keenly aware of the need to support patients online at this time, and webinars such as this along with our new website will make great steps in supporting those feeling fearful, anxious and isolated during these difficult times.”