Oncologists Knowledge and Attitudes Towards Providing Dietary Guidance to Patients With Cancer

Shireen Kassam, Zahra Kassam, David Nemirovsky, Andriy Derkach, Susan Chimonas, Cynthia Thomson, Urvi A. Shah, Department of Haematology, s College London, Faculty of Health and Wellbeing, University of Winchester, Southlake Health, Stronach Regional Cancer Centre, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Toronto, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, Center for Health Policy and Outcomes, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, Department of Health Promotion Sciences, University of Arizona Cancer Center , Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York

American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine

Published online on January 13, 2026

Abstract

American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine, Ahead of Print.
Background:Multiple studies link dietary patterns to cancer risk and survivorship outcomes with cancer-specific guidelines focusing on fiber and plant-rich, minimally processed diets. Additionally, patients frequently report unmet needs for dietary ...