Oncology Nutrition & Cancer Care

Good nutrition plays a vital role throughout cancer care — but it’s not always easy.
Between treatment side effects, appetite changes, and overwhelming information, eating well can start to feel complicated.
That’s where I come in. I provide compassionate, evidence-based nutrition care tailored to your unique diagnosis, treatment, and goals — helping you stay nourished, strong, and supported before, during, and after treatment.

Cancer and its treatments can affect metabolism, appetite, digestion, taste, weight and our body composition. With the right support, nutrition can become one part of treatment that feels within your control.

Early and consistent dietitian support helps you:

  • Maintain muscle mass and strength

  • Improve tolerance to treatments

  • Manage side effects such as nausea, taste changes, or swallowing pain

  • Support immune function and recovery

  • Reduce unplanned hospitalisations and treatment interruptions

Evidence shows: Early nutrition intervention improves outcomes and enhances quality of life during and post treatment.

Why Nutrition
Matters

Nutrition care is valuable at every stage of your cancer journey:

  • Before treatment: Building your strength and reserves so your body is ready for what’s ahead.

  • During treatment: Managing side effects like nausea, taste changes, fatigue, or appetite loss (or increases!)— and adapting to the ups and downs of each treatment cycle.

  • After treatment: Rebuilding strength, restoring confidence with food, and finding enjoyment in eating again.

  • Survivorship: Supporting long-term health, gut recovery, and body composition changes after treatment.

  • Palliative / supportive care: Providing comfort, dignity, and symptom-focused nutrition when the goal is quality of life.

When to see a
Dietitian

  • Post surgical nutrition and digestive changes

  • Optimising micronutrient intake

  • Undernutrition and low energy intake

  • Fatigue and low motivation for cooking

  • Tube feeding and transitions back to oral intake

  • Navigating misinformation or restrictive “anti-cancer” diets

  • Weight gain, body composition changes

  • Treatment induced menopause

If you’re not sure whether now is the right time to see a dietitian, here are some signs that extra nutrition support could really help.

  • Weight loss or reduced appetite

  • Taste and smell changes

  • Difficulty swallowing or mouth pain (e.g. radiation-induced oesophagitis)

  • Digestive symptoms: nausea, reflux, constipation, diarrhoea

  • Fibre and digestive support

Common Concerns
We Help With

I understand how much time and energy you invest in your health, and my goal is to help you make the most of it.
My role is to walk alongside you — helping you feel confident that what you eat is truly supporting your treatment and recovery.
I know this can be an overwhelming time, which is why I provide staged, tailored recommendations that are convenient, achievable, and aligned with your goals.
Together, we’ll build knowledge and practical steps that optimise your nutrition and give you confidence in your progress

My Approach

My approach combines many years of cancer care experience with warmth, practicality, and genuine care. I provide support that’s:

  • Personalised: Every plan is tailored to your treatment, symptoms, and food preferences.

  • Evidence-based: Guided by up-to-date, science-backed recommendations and best practice.

  • Collaborative: I work closely with your oncologist, nursing, allied health, GP, and wider care team.

  • Compassionate: I focus on achievable steps, not perfection — meeting you where you are..

Collaborating with Your Care Team

Nutrition care works best when everyone is on the same page.
I work closely with oncology treatment centres and healthcare teams across Sydney to ensure your care feels seamless and supported — before, during, and after treatment.

Current referral pathways include:

  • GenesisCare

  • Cancer Care Macarthur

  • Icon Cancer Care

  • Norwest Chemotherapy Infusion Unit

Clients can access private support through Upbeet Nutrition & Dietetics alongside their medical and allied health care.
Where possible, dietitian reviews are coordinated to align with your treatment schedule for convenience and continuity.

What to Expect from Your Appointment

Initial Consultation – Comprehensive Nutrition Assessment

Your first session is all about understanding you — your diagnosis, your current nutrition, and what matters most right now.

Together, we’ll create a practical plan that feels achievable and meaningful.

Your first session includes:

  • Pre-appointment intake form

  • Review of your diagnosis, treatment, and current nutrition intake

  • Screening for nutritional risk (e.g. PG-SGA)

  • Baseline body composition, hand grip strength, and/or other clinical measures

  • Goal setting and indicators of success

  • Tailored strategies aligned with your treatment plan

  • Meal and supplement recommendations

  • A written summary, updated meal plan, and action plan

Follow-Up Appointments

Nutrition needs can shift throughout treatment — that’s why regular reviews help keep things on track and adapt when your body or treatment plan changes.

Follow-ups allow us to monitor progress, adjust goals, and explore any challenges or successes along the way.
Repeat body composition and strength assessments can help track results and guide next steps.

Typical review schedules:

  • Weekly or fortnightly appointments during intensive treatment

  • Every 4–6 weeks or in line with treatment cycles for ongoing care

Looking for more details about what to expect? Find out more here

 FAQs

  • No referral is required for accessing privately funded appointments. Medicare rebates are available if you have a GP Chronic Disease Management Plan.
    Referrals from your treating team/centres are encouraged for open communication and collaboration between services.

  • Yes — we support clients Australia-wide via secure video consultations.

  • Absolutely. We regularly communicate with treating oncologists, nurses, and speech pathologists.

  • Yes — I have experience across a wide range of diagnoses and treatments. Including head & neck, breast, prostate, gastrointestinal, gynaecological, hematological and other cancers.

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Appointment.

Ready to Begin?

Not sure whether nutrition support is right for you right now?
I’m happy to answer questions before you decide — or we can start with an initial consultation to see where you’re at.

You don’t have to face nutrition challenges alone — I’ll walk alongside you, every step of the way.

  • Telehealth (Video) - Australia wide
    Bella Vista
    Campbelltown
    Kingswood
    Hurstville

  • Submit your interest in working together by completing the following form here

    Appointment offerings can be emailed, texted or given over the phone once your preferences are received.

  • Email: upbeetdietetics@gmail.com

    Mobile: 0434485070

    Please leave a voicemail if I cant get to your call!