Oncology Dietetics by Dietitians

Welcome!

OncologyDietitians — 2025-08-06 06:56:24 UTC

Welcome to our Padelt for Nutrition & Dietetics Oncology. Here we aim to share information about our service to help patients and staff.

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Contact us

OncologyDietitians — 2025-08-06 07:04:34 UTC

Telephone: 01780 6(76030)

Email: dietitians.uhns@nhs.net

Meet the team

OncologyDietitians — 2025-10-21 13:03:42 UTC

We are a team of Dietitians and Dietetic Assistants who support our patients across different cancer groups.

Beth- Oesophago-gastric

Ivana- Oesophago-gastric

Josh- HPB

Sophie- Head & Neck

Kayley- Head & Neck and Haematology

Lily- General Oncology

Texture modified diet- Minced & Moist, IDDI Level 5

OncologyDietitians — 2025-10-21 13:19:23 UTC

Your Dietitian or Speech & Language Therapist may advise you to follow a special diet, called Minced & Moist- IDDSI level 5. You can find more information here about dietary support on a texture modified diet for IDDSI level 5.

Texture modified diet- Soft & Bite-Sized- IDDSI level 6

OncologyDietitians — 2025-10-21 13:21:50 UTC

Your Dietitian or Speech & Language Therapist may advise you to follow a special diet, called Soft & Bite-Sized- IDDSI Level 6. You can find more information here about dietary support on a texture modified diet for IDDSI Level 6.

Texture modified diet- Pureed- IDDSI Level 4

OncologyDietitians — 2025-10-21 13:24:25 UTC

Your Dietitian or Speech & Language Therapist may advise you to follow a special diet, called Pureed- ISSDI Level 4. You can find more information here about dietary support on a texture modified diet for IDDSI Level 4.

Advice for people with a reduced appetite

OncologyDietitians — 2025-10-21 13:32:01 UTC

Here you can find some information if you are struggling to eat as much as you usually would due to side effects of your illness or treatment. If you are losing weight unintentionally, there is some helpful advice included in this booklet to support you.

Soft options of a normal diet

OncologyDietitians — 2025-10-21 13:36:27 UTC

If you are struggling to eat some foods, because they are not going down easily, or because you have a sore mouth/throat, this information may be helpful to you.

If you are under the care of a Speech & Language Therapist due to a swallowing difficulty, then this information may not be right for you- see our yellow coded information on IDDSI level texture modification.

Liquid Diet

OncologyDietitians — 2025-10-21 13:38:31 UTC

If you rely on liquids for the majority or all of your nutrition, this is the information for you.

Myth Busting

OncologyDietitians — 2025-10-21 13:51:51 UTC

Often in the media there is information about anti-cancer diets. It is important to remember that these are not always based on scientific evidence and it may be harmful to follow a diet that is not endorsed by your Doctor, Nurse, or Dietitian.

The British Dietetic Association have produced this resource to dispel some myths about these diets, and have included the up to date scientific research around these diets.

The British Dietetic Association

OncologyDietitians — 2025-10-21 13:54:08 UTC

Website: www.bda.uk.com

Visit the BDA website where you can find food fact sheets on diets linked to different health conditions such as Diabetes, Osteoporosis and Coeliac Disease.

You can also find recipes on the website with One-pot wonders, meals in under 30 minutes and over 15 different soup recipes to try!

Macmillan Cancer Support

OncologyDietitians — 2025-10-21 13:54:15 UTC

At Macmillan you can find information on your condition, diagnostic tests, treatment and the impact this may have on you.

There is support available through online forums, where you can speak to people who have the same diagnosis as you.

You can call a member of the Macmillan team for support on tel: 08088080000.

Alternatively you can email them, or chat online if you need support.

World Cancer Research Fund

OncologyDietitians — 2025-10-21 13:54:26 UTC

The World Cancer Research Fund Nutritional Helpline is available to call for general advice from a qualified Dietitian. The helpline is open on the following days/times:

Tuesday 12–2pm, Wednesday 6–8pm and Thursday 6–8pm

Call: 0300 102 2523

Website: Homepage | World Cancer Research Fund

Cancer Research UK

OncologyDietitians — 2025-10-21 13:54:34 UTC

On the Cancer Research UK website you can find information about different types of cancer, including coping with your diagnosis.

Website: Cancer Research UK

Stoke and Staffordshire talking therapies

OncologyDietitians — 2025-10-22 12:42:08 UTC

You may find that the impact of your diagnosis, treatment and side effects can affect your mental health and wellbeing. You may find it helpful to self-refer to the Stoke and Staffordshire talking therapies for free and confidential support.

As long as you are registered with a GP in these areas you can self-refer without needing to go to your GP doctor first. Many patients and staff find the service very helpful to support their mental health and wellbeing. The service operates in different ways including in-person, video and telephone calls.

Monitoring weight without scales

OncologyDietitians — 2025-10-22 12:55:00 UTC

Your dietitian may ask you to monitor your weight at home to be aware of any changes. However if you are unable to weigh yourself on scales you can use different measurements with a flexible measuring tape. Changes in these measures can indicate weight loss or weight gain.

Ulna length- Can be used to estimate your height

MUAC- Mid-upper arm circumference

https://www.bapen.org.uk/pdfs/must/must_page6.pdf

Calf circumference

https://www.proconnect.abbott/uk/en/home/adult/resources/public/sfl-ways-to-screen-v2/calf-circumference.html

Food and Feed Diary

OncologyDietitians — 2025-10-23 12:13:39 UTC

Print this diary at home if you would like to keep track of what you are eating, drinking and putting through your tube to help you know whether you are getting enough nutrition and hydration to stay well.

Support for families affected by cancer

OncologyDietitians — 2025-11-20 15:11:54 UTC

Fruitfly Collective supports parents living with cancer and their families through creative, educational and research based resources.

Ways to manage taste changes

OncologyDietitians — 2025-11-26 12:23:58 UTC

You may find that your taste changes because of cancer or its treatment. We know that this can make eating less enjoyable and your food taste not quite how you remember. But keeping up with eating is still very important.