From Diagnosis to Thriving: The Powerful Role of Nutrition in Breast Cancer Treatment and Survivorship | Orgain Healthcare Professional Education Series
Nutrition can play a powerful role in complementing traditional breast cancer therapies. Beyond vitamins, minerals, fiber, phytochemicals, etc. patients also experience the empowerment that comes from grabbing hold of some control in their journey. Join Alison Tierney, MS, RD, CSO - a board certified oncology dietitian and breast cancer thriver - to gain valuable insights and evidence-based strategies to support your patients and enhance their quality of life.
Alison Tierney, MS, RD, CD, CSO
Oncology Dietitian
Alison Tierney is a registered dietitian board certified in oncology nutrition who has a passion for preventing, managing, and (in some cases) reversing chronic diseases with nutrition and a healthy lifestyle.
Alison has appeared as a featured guest on several popular health focused podcasts, including The Exam Room Podcast with the Physician Committee for Responsible Medicine and Switch4Good. She has also presented at like Living Beyond Breast Cancer’s annual conference and Before the Bump with Vios Fertility.
Alison’s approach involves recommendations strongly rooted in scientific evidence. Focused on a whole food plant-based diet, Alison helps patients navigate their health journey after encountering a chronic illness such as cancer, autoimmune diseases, and infertility. Another pillar of Alison’s approach is focused on prevention to help others take health into their own hands. Taking whole person health into account, Alison’s motto for patients is simple - eat more plants.
Presenter
Alison Tierney, MS, RD, CD, CSO
Oncology Dietitian
Course Overview
| Released: | 10/3/24 |
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| Expires: | 10/3/27 |
| Duration: | 1:05:52 |
| Level: | Level 2 |
| Available Credit: | 1.0 CPEU |
| Performance Indicators: | 10.3.7; 8.2.3; 9.2.1 |
This course has been approved for continuing education for Registered Dietitian Nutritionists and Dietetic Technicians, Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
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