We are Central Illinois’ leader in cancer care and we believe that developing a comprehensive treatment plan to meet individual needs is the best way to fight disease and focus on the individual.
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We are Central Illinois’ leader in cancer care and we believe that developing a comprehensive treatment plan to meet individual needs is the best way to fight disease and focus on the individual.
To Make an AppointmentGood nutrition is an important part of cancer treatment, recovery, risk reduction and prevention. The Carle Cancer Institute Normal has a registered dietitian/nutritionist who works with the healthcare team to provide nutrition assessment, education, and counseling for patients and caregivers whether going through chemotherapy, radiation therapy or survivorship. The nutrition services include:
Preventing and treating malnutrition
Counseling on diet and cancer prevention
Management of treatment side effects
Aiding in nutrition recovery following treatments
Tube feedings recommendation, management, and monitoring
We offer a class called reNEW that is a nutrition exercise and wellness program for cancer surivors that is a guide to living a healthy lifestyle.
For more information, or if you are interested in meeting with our dietitian to discuss a topic that concerns you or your family, please call 309-451-2218.