Presenter(s):
Topic(s):
Living Well with Bone Marrow Failure
Presentation Date:
Fri, 04/24/2020 - 8:00pm (EDT)
Twyla Jackson, RDN, LDN, CNSC, Northside Cancer Center, Atlanta, provides an overview of the dietary and nutritional concerns facing patients, families and caregivers dealing with bone marrow failure disease. Ms. Jackson provides evidence-based, scientifically accurate guidance including specific concerns related to potential interactions between certain treatment medications and specific foods. She also provides important information on the use of supplements and a healthy, active lifestyle. Ms. Jackson works closely with hematologists and oncologists in her role at Northside Cancer Center in Atlanta and this presentation includes specific questions from patients at the end.