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Advisory Board Member

Advisory Board Member — Oncology Nutrition

Nichole Andrews, RDN

Registered Oncology Dietitian Nutritionist; Founder, The Oncology Dietitian

“Registered oncology dietitian nutritionist with more than 15 years in cancer nutrition, and author of "Sugar Does Not Feed Cancer" — a working correction of one of the most persistent myths patients are told.”

Credentials
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Areas of Expertise: Oncology Nutrition Cancer Nutrition Nutrition During Chemotherapy Cancer Prevention Through Diet Appetite and Weight Loss in Cancer Nutrition Myths in Cancer Care Patient Education

About Nichole Andrews

Nichole Andrews is a registered oncology dietitian nutritionist and cancer nutrition specialist with more than 15 years of professional experience. She is the founder of The Oncology Dietitian, through which she provides evidence-based nutritional guidance to people living with cancer. Her work concentrates on what the evidence actually supports — and on dismantling the nutrition myths that circulate around a cancer diagnosis. She is the author of "Sugar Does Not Feed Cancer," which addresses one of the most common and most stubborn misconceptions patients encounter, and sets out practical, science-backed recommendations in its place. Her areas of focus include oncology nutrition, cancer prevention through diet and lifestyle, and patient empowerment through evidence-based guidance. She reaches a substantial patient and caregiver audience through her educational work online.

Contributions

  • Guest, Mesothelioma Podcast — "Cancer Nutrition That Actually Helps"

Frequently Asked Questions

About Nichole Andrews and their work on our advisory board

Who is Nichole Andrews?
Nichole Andrews is a registered oncology dietitian nutritionist with more than 15 years of experience in cancer nutrition and the founder of The Oncology Dietitian. She is the author of "Sugar Does Not Feed Cancer."
Does sugar feed cancer?
No — not in the way the phrase implies. Every cell in the body uses glucose, and cutting sugar from the diet does not starve a tumour. Nichole Andrews' work addresses this misconception directly, because avoiding food out of fear can cause the weight loss and malnutrition that genuinely do harm outcomes during treatment. Discuss any dietary change with your own oncology team.
Why does nutrition matter during mesothelioma treatment?
Maintaining weight and strength through surgery, chemotherapy and immunotherapy affects how well a patient tolerates treatment. Appetite loss, taste changes and difficulty eating are common, and an oncology dietitian works on those problems specifically.

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