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Rebuilding After Colorectal Cancer Treatment: Why Food Fear Stalls Recovery — And What Your Body Actually Needs
Recovering from colorectal cancer treatment is hard enough without conflicting diet advice, food fear, and a single hospital handout to guide you. If you are cutting out whole food groups, losing weight, and still exhausted months after treatment, this post is for you. Learn why targeted nutrition — not restriction — is what rebuilds muscle, restores energy, and brings food freedom back after colorectal cancer.

Erin
Mar 238 min read


What Your Body Actually Needs After Cancer Treatment — And Why Generic Advice Isn't Enough for Breast Cancer Survivorship
Still exhausted after breast cancer treatment? Learn how targeted nutrition supports muscle recovery, stable energy, and strength. Calgary dietitian Erin Benner RDN.

Erin
Mar 1910 min read


Why Fatigue Persists After Cancer Treatment — And What Muscle Has To Do With It
Fatigue in Cancer survivors is debilitating and persistent. The hidden reason why it doesn't get better after treatment.

Erin
Mar 43 min read


How a Cancer Dietician Nutritionist Makes a Difference: Nutrition During Cancer Treatment and Recovery
Dietitians make a difference to people diagnosed with cancer

Erin
Feb 194 min read


To Supplement Or Not To Supplement
For Cancer? That is the question! Supplements are a frequent topic in my cancer care community. As a registered dietitian nutritionist, I often get asked whether vitamin supplements can help prevent cancer recurrence. It’s an understandable question, especially when supplements like vitamin E, C, D, omega-3 fatty acids, beta-carotene, and folate are frequently promoted for their potential health benefits. But the relationship between supplements and cancer care is complex a

Erin Benner
Oct 2, 20243 min read


While you wait for surgery, you could be fueling your recovery!
Get the best nutrition for cancer surgery
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May 6, 20212 min read
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