AYA Resources

The Health, Wellness, and Cancer Survivorship Centre (ELLICSR) provides classes and programs on managing side effects throughout the cancer journey.

The ELLICSR Kitchen program is designed to support people touched by cancer by giving you the skills and information you need to manage your diet.

Read the 'Recipe Archive' for a list of healthy, simple and delicious recipes »

Network of community- based cancer support centres, offering over 50 programs. Provides support, education, counselling free of charge without any medical referral. Nutrition classes are available and facilitated by registered dietitian.

Read more about Wellspring Cancer Support Network »

This website offers nutrition information from registered dietitians on eating well and how to manage common side effects of cancer and its treatment. You can find recipes created in collaboration with a wellness chef and recommendations for managing treatment related side effects and eating difficulties.

Read more about Nourish »

This is a program designed for individuals, families and caregivers to provide information and skills on managing your diet. The ELLICSR Kitchen is led by a registered dietitian and a wellness chef. They offer cooking demonstrations along with helpful nutrition-related information.

Read more about ELLICSR Kitchen »

Unlock Food is a free service that connects Ontario residents to a registered dietitian (RD). RDs can help people make healthy choices and answer any questions around nutrition. This can be done over the phone or through email.

Visit Unlock Food »

The resources and websites listed below are provided to you by registered dietitians. The information is intended as a general resource and not meant to replace medical counselling of your doctor or individual consultation with a registered dietitian.

Please consult your health care provider if you’d like a referral to see a dietitian.

Jean LaMantia, RD

Jean LaMantia is a registered dietitian and program leader at Wellspring Cancer Support Network. Jean is the author of 'The Essential Cancer Treatment Nutrition Guide and Cookbook.

Visit Jean’s blog where she addresses common nutrition and cancer related topics and managing nutrition during one’s cancer journey »

Julie Lanford MPH, RD, CSO, LDN

Julie Lanford is a registered dietitian and wellness director for Cancer Services (a U.S non-profit organization). Julie developed CancerDietitian.com where she provides evidence based and up to date cancer nutrition information.

Visit Julie Lanford's blog »

The following resources are available in the Princess Margaret Patient and Family Library:

• Food safety: Patients with Weakened Immune Systems »
• Increasing Calories and Protein in Your Diet  »
• Eating Tips for Sore Mouth and Throat »
• Eating Tips for Dealing with Nausea During Cancer Treatment »
• Eating Hints for People with Diarrhea »
• What You Need to Know about Antioxidants and Radiation Therapy »
• Goes Down Easy Cookbook: Recipes to help you cope with the challenge of eating during cancer treatment »

A list of nutrition websites that have been compiled and evaluated by BC Cancer Agency.

Read more about Nutrition for People with Cancer Websites »

When you have cancer, how your eating is affected will depend on the type of cancer you have and the treatments you receive. But the goal for everyone is the same – to eat as well as you can to be as healthy as you can during and after treatment.

Read more about Eating Well During and After Treatment »

Getting enough protein can help you fight infection and recover during and after cancer treatment.

• Protein in Common Foods (Sunnybrook) »
• Protein Powder Options »