Huntsman Cancer Institute investigator Yuan Chin Amy Lee clarified common misconceptions regarding coffee and tea consumption. The discussion addressed the potential links between caffeine and head and neck cancer risk.
In addition to discussions on caffeine, the Huntsman Cancer Institute has provided information on various nutritional topics. This includes resources on understanding sugar and its effects on health, as well as dietary guidance for patients undergoing chemotherapy to manage side effects and weight loss.
Dietitians within the institute emphasize the importance of nutrition throughout all stages of chemotherapy. Other nutritional guidance includes tips for increasing fruit and vegetable intake to reduce the risk of cancer and other diseases.
The institute also addresses the role of supplements and the impact of physical activity on cancer treatment. Specialists at the institute provide guidance on using dietary supplements safely during treatment.
Furthermore, the Wellness and Integrative Health Center works to empower patients to remain active during and after cancer treatment. This approach is part of integrative oncology, a patient-centered field that combines conventional treatments like surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy with personalized options to improve outcomes.
Research at the institute also explores the connection between obesity and cancer. In September 2022, researchers Mary Playdon, PhD, MPH, Scott Summers, PhD, and Neli Ulrich, PhD, MS, received a $5 million grant to study this link.
