Patients, caregivers, and clinicans are gearing up for the The Oley Foundation's annual conference on June 17 - 20, 2025 in Charleston, SC, and F-U Cancer was fortunate enough to snag a few minutes with Andrea Taylor, Manager of National Advocacy, to discuss how this incredible organization supports patients and caregivers navigating life with parenteral or enteral nutrition.

🔍 We cover:
✔️ The origins and mission of The Oley Foundation
✔️ Challenges cancer patients face with home nutrition
✔️ Real-life success stories from the community
✔️ How you can connect or get involved

Whether you're a patient, caregiver, or healthcare professional, this conversation is a must-listen.

Lymphedema is a common—yet often overlooked—side effect of cancer treatments like surgery and radiation. In our latest episode of the F-U Cancer Podcast, we’re joined by physical therapist and certified lymphedema specialist Hari Vennelakanti, who shares practical strategies for recognizing, treating, and living with cancer-related lymphedema. Whether you’re a cancer survivor, caregiver, or healthcare professional, this episode offers vital information to improve quality of life and support long-term recovery.

Loss of appetite during cancer treatment is one of the most common and frustrating challenges patients face. In this powerful episode, oncology dietitian Elizabeth Miracle shares expert tips for managing nutrition when you don't feel like eating—including high-protein snack ideas, small meal strategies, and practical ways to nourish your body even on the hardest days. Whether you’re a patient, caregiver, or healthcare provider, this episode is packed with real-life solutions for eating during chemo, boosting appetite, and supporting healing through personalized oncology nutrition.

Talking about end-of-life care doesn’t mean giving up—it means taking control. In this powerful episode, award-winning hospice nurse and end-of-life educator Barbara Karnes, RN shares expert guidance on how to navigate serious illness with dignity, purpose, and compassion.

🎁 Barbara also offers listeners a free resource:
“10 Things You Need to Know About Approaching Death”
📥 Download it at bkbooks.com/pages/10-things-you-need-to-know-about-approaching-death

This is a must-listen for cancer patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals who want to ensure that end-of-life care aligns with personal values and medical goals.

How does alcohol really impact cancer risk? Is any amount safe? And what about the red wine myth? In this must-hear episode of the F-U Cancer Podcast, host Christina Rollins sits down with oncology nutrition expert Wendy Kaplan, RDN, to tackle one of the most misunderstood topics in cancer prevention: alcohol. With over 20 years of experience and credentials that include board certifications in oncology nutrition and diabetes care, Wendy brings clarity to the science and offers practical, compassionate advice for those looking to make informed choices.

On the latest F-U Cancer Podcast, we're joined by Melinda Bachini, Director of Advocacy at the Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation, to talk about the critical role foundations play in cancer care.

From finding the right support to getting involved in advocacy, this episode is packed with insight for patients, caregivers, and professionals alike.

💡 Learn how foundations like CCF provide connection, resources, and hope when it’s needed most.

Proper nutrition plays a vital role in cancer treatment, especially for patients undergoing a bone marrow transplant (BMT). In this episode, we sit down with Katie Harper, RDN, a clinical dietitian with 19+ years of experience in oncology nutrition, including 13 years focused on BMT at the University of Colorado Hospital.

Katie dives into:
✅ How BMT nutrition differs from standard cancer care
✅ Common nutritional deficiencies in BMT patients
✅ Evidence-based dietary strategies to support healing and recovery
✅ Her experience as Nutrition Support Team Lead and BMT chapter co-author in Oncology Nutrition for Clinical Practice

Whether you're a healthcare professional, caregiver, or patient, this episode offers expert insights on the critical role of personalized nutrition in BMT and cancer care.

In this epsiode, we’re diving into a critical conversation on nutrition and survivorship for breast cancer—how food can play a role in recovery, long-term health, and overall well-being.

Joining us is Tamar Rothenberg, MS, RDN, a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist specializing in nutrition for breast and ovarian cancer thrivers in her Los Angeles-based private practice. She’s the author of Cancer Diet for the Newly Diagnosed: An Integrative Guide and Cookbook for Treatment and Recovery and has specialized training in vegetarian nutrition and herbal formulations for cancer care from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Tamar also co-facilitated the Coping with Cancer in the Kitchen study at Cancer Support Community, which was published in Nutrients in 2020.