Diet and Nutrition

Who can I talk to about my diet or problems with eating?

LRCP’s Registered Dietitians (RD) are skilled in meeting the nutritional needs of oncology patients. Dietitians can help by counselling you and your family members on the use of special diets and nutritional supplements.

Dietitians can answer your questions about:

Unexpected weight loss
Trouble chewing and swallowing
Taste changes
Sore or dry mouth and throat
Nausea and vomiting
Diarrhea
Constipation, bloating and gas
Loss of appetite
Feeling full quickly
Use of oral nutrition supplements
Tube feeding concerns

Dietitians can also talk to you about the use complementary and alternative therapies that include things like special diets, vitamins and minerals, and herbal remedies.

To make an appointment with a dietitian call 519-685-8622. No referral is necessary.

You can also ask a member of your health care team to refer you to a dietitian.