Nutrition

While no single food or nutrient is the cause or cure for cancer, nutrition plays an important role in all aspects of health. At The Gathering Place, we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help educate and address nutritional concerns of cancer survivors and their support team.

Please refrain from wearing perfumes and scented lotions while a The Gathering Place. Many people undergoing treatment are sensitive to smells and find it makes them feel ill. Thank you.

Nutrition

Adults with cancer and caregivers join this monthly nutrition discussion. We share recipes, review topics of interest, and the latest news around cancer and diet. Feel free to bring a snack to enjoy as we talk. For more information on this month's topic, please subscribe to the Snack & Chat newsletter. Facilitator: Stephanie Hopkins, MS, RDN, LD

Nutrition

When going through cancer treatment, whether radiation, chemotherapy, surgery, or immunotherapy, side effects can happen that impact appetite and food choices. Join this class to learn about strategies to maintain your nutrition status during treatment as well as recipes that may be best tolerated. Facilitator: Stephanie Hopkins, MS, RDN, LD

Nutrition

Chemotherapy, radiation, immunotherapy, and surgery can all cause potential side effects that impact eating. Learn dietary tips and strategies to maintain your nutrition status during treatment. Presenter: Mike Pandy, MS, RDN, LD

Exercise

Nutrition provides the foundation for energy and movement. And both diet and physical activity go together to help support the health of cancer survivors and reduce risk of new cancer diagnoses. Whether you are beginning to increase your activity level or have an established exercise routine, join this hands-on cooking class to learn how to best fuel your body before, during, and after a workout. The best types of foods and meal timing will be discussed to maximize your exercise benefits. Facilitator: Stephanie Hopkins, MS, RDN, LD

Exercise

Pair exercise and nutrition together in a natural, outdoor setting. Learn the importance of balance as it relates to movement and eating. And, if you plan on participating in the annual Race for the Place, you can use the Hike & Snack program as an opportunity to train for the walk or 5k! Meet at Acacia Reservation on Cedar Rd, Lyndhurst, OH 44124. Facilitators: Stephen Cerne, BS, NSCA-CPT, ACSM-CET and Stephanie Hopkins, MS, RDN, LD