Nutrition Therapy
Everyone diagnosed with cancer and going through treatment has unique needs and challenges. Maintaining and maximizing nutritional status is always the goal as it relates to overall health and well-being.
Nutrition therapy goes hand-in-hand with the many aspects of cancer care that you may encounter and can answer many of your nutritional questions.
• How does one know how many calories are needed daily to prevent weight loss and maintain energy?
• How much protein is needed to maintain muscle mass?
• How much fluid to prevent dehydration?
• Should vitamins, minerals, herbs and supplements be utilized or could they be harmful?
Whatever your nutritional questions and concerns are – please feel free to make an appointment to visit with one of our Licensed Dietitians.
Your nurse will be glad to assist you
Learn what research is behind your specific diagnosis and treatment and what strategies can be employed to minimize side-effects and prevent recurrence.
Minnesota Oncology has two Registered, Licensed Dietitians. Their mission and desire is to help you maximize nutrition and hydration throughout treatment.
Heidi Ganzer, RD, CSO, LD
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Heidi has over two decades of nutrition experience in a variety of health care settings. She has many years of clinical experience, working primarily in oncology the last several years. Heidi has a deep passion to empower patients to improve their health and well-being through their diet. She works primarily with Minnesota Oncology patients being cared for on the St Paul side of the metro area.
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Dianne Piepenburg, RD, LD
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With over a decade of experience, Dianne brings her enthusiastic outlook to Minnesota Oncology. A passion for nutrition, as well as her desire to teach and help others, has been the driving force of her career. Dianne seeks to have a positive impact on the lives of Minnesota Oncology patients. She works primarily with Minnesota Oncology patients being cared for on the Minneapolis side of the metro area.
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