Before the First Dose: Evidence-Based Nutrition for Cancer Treatment

Before the First Dose: Evidence-Based Nutrition for Cancer Treatment
Course Expires October 12, 2028
Credits: 1.25
Accreditations: CDR

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Live Webinar: Thursday November 6, 2025 from 2:00-3:00 PM ET

Pending CDR Prior Approval

Join internationally recognized speaker and author, Dr. Mary Litchford, PhD, RDN, LDN as she discusses the role of nutrition in preparation for cancer treatment and learn intervention strategies to attenuate low muscle mass, sarcopenia and malnutrition.

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Rising cancer rates in younger adults are concurrent with increasing incidence of obesity, malnutrition, and sarcopenia in the same age group. Low muscle mass due to sedentary lifestyles, yo-yo dieting, adiposity-related diseases, side effects of anti-obesity medications, and malnutrition create the perfect storm for impaired treatment tolerance, poor clinical outcomes and diminished well-being during and following cancer treatment. This webinar will focus on the role of the RDN in crafting collaborative care strategies and interventions to identify individuals with pre-existing malnutrition and low muscle mass before beginning cancer treatment.

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After completing this continuing education course the learner should be able to:

  1. Examine the contributors and consequences of low muscle mass in adults with obesity.
  2. Analyze the relationships and clinical implications of malnutrition, low muscle mass, age-related sarcopenia in preparing clients for cancer treatment.
  3. Discuss collaborative intervention strategies to attenuate low muscle mass, sarcopenia, and malnutrition before, during and following cancer treatment.

This course is intended for: RDNs and NDTRs

The CPE activity application for Before the First Dose: Evidence-Based Nutrition for Cancer Treatment Preparation is pending CDR review and approval for 1.25 CPEUs.

CDR Activity Number: 190399 Activity Type: Live Webinar 172

OR

CDR Activity Number: 190400 Activity Type: Enduring Activity 741

Suggested Performance Indicators:

    • 5.1.1 Demonstrates effective problem solving and professional judgment to address needs.
    • 5.1.2 Interprets and integrates evidence-based research and literature in decision-making.
    • 5.2.5 Analyzes and synthesizes information and identifies new information, patterns and findings.
    • 5.2.6 Integrates relevant information with previous learning, experience, professional knowledge, and current practice models.
    • 9.1.1 Interprets and applies the appropriate evidence-based literature and standards for determining nutritional needs of target audiences.

Note: Numerous other Performance Indicators may apply.

Dr. Mary Litchford, PhD, RDN, LDN

Dr. Mary Litchford, PhD, RDN, LDN is an internationally recognized speaker, author, and consultant to healthcare organizations. She is president of CASE Software & Books, a professional and educational resource company. She has authored numerous referred journal articles, professional reference books, textbook chapters, advanced level CE programs, online programs for healthcare science students. Her latest publication is Sharpen Your Edge in Nutrition Focused Physical Exams. She is the past president of the National Pressure Injury Advisory Panel and served on the Governance Guideline Group for the 2019 edition of the International Clinical Practice Guideline on the Prevention and Treatment of Pressure Injuries. She received the Jo Ann Maklebust Lifetime Achievement Award from NPIAP, the Excellence in Consultation & Business Practice Award and the Distinguished Lecture award from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

Disclosures: Dr. Mary Litchford, PhD, RDN, LDN discloses that she is a consultant for ProSynthesis and Drug & Nutrition Interactions. She is also a speaker for Abbott Nutrition, Nestle Nutrition, and the Academy however, she certifies that no conflict of interest exists for this program.

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